Tomatin 30 Year Old vs Imperial 26 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tomatin 30 Year OldImperial 26 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
DistilleryTomatinImperial
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%44.8%
Age30 yr26 yr
Price£585£830
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value9/100

Imperial 26 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Imperial 26 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 30 Year Old is better value at £585 vs £830.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Imperial 26 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£830 vs £585)
  • 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 Imperial?

Imperial 26 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyVanilla

Only Tomatin 30 Year Old

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Imperial 26 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)

ToastedNutty

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