Tomatin 30 Year Old vs Benrinnes 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£585
Benrinnes 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Benrinnes
£726
| Tomatin 30 Year Old | Benrinnes 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Benrinnes |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 42.1% |
| Age | 30 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £585 | £725.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Benrinnes 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Benrinnes 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Tomatin 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 30 Year Old is better value at £585 vs £726.
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
Benrinnes 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£725.94 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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
Only Tomatin 30 Year Old
Only Benrinnes 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)