Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caledonian
£450
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 46% |
| Age | 45 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £449.95 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £450 vs £494.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£449.95 vs £494.02)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 36 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£494.02 vs £449.95)
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
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
Both taste of
Only Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1