Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Balblair
£373
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.3% | 46% |
| Age | 35 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £372.7 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) is better value at £373 vs £494.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£372.7 vs £494.02)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 35 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£494.02 vs £372.7)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
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Where to buy
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange