Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five
Balvenie
£800
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.5% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £800 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £800.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (63.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£800 vs £494.02)
- −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 affordable (£494.02 vs £800)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five 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 Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1