Tomatin 30 Year Old vs Longrow 21 Year Old - Fresh Sherry Single Cask

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

Tomatin 30 Year OldLongrow 21 Year Old - Fresh Sherry Single Cask
DistilleryTomatinSpringbank
RegionHighlandCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43.8%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£585£499
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 30 Year Old

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

Longrow 21 Year Old - Fresh Sherry Single Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow 21 Year Old - Fresh Sherry Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longrow 21 Year Old - Fresh Sherry Single Cask is better value at £499 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 £499)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longrow 21 Year Old - Fresh Sherry Single Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£499 vs £585)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Longrow?

Longrow 21 Year Old - Fresh Sherry Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Tomatin 30 Year Old

Old WoodHoneyVanilla

Only Longrow 21 Year Old - Fresh Sherry Single Cask

SmokeyCooked Fruit

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