Tomatin 30 Year Old vs Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£585
Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
Tullibardine
£495
| Tomatin 30 Year Old | Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Tullibardine |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.1% |
| Age | 30 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £585 | £495 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
Quick verdict
Tomatin 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder) is better value at £495 vs £585.
For beginners: Tomatin 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£585 vs £495)
Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)
Pros
- +More affordable (£495 vs £585)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 30 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 30 Year Old
Only Tullibardine 36 Year Old 1966 - Raw Cask (Blackadder)