Tomatin 30 Year Old vs Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

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

Tomatin 30 Year OldGlen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts
DistilleryTomatinGlen Mhor
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%61%
Age30 yr22 yr
Price£585£799
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 30 Year Old

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

Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

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 £799.

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (61%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£799 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 Glen?

Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts 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

Old WoodHoney

Only Tomatin 30 Year Old

SherriedVanillaDried Fruit

Only Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

ToastedSmokeyLeathery

Explore more