Balmenach 40 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Balmenach
£695
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Balmenach 40 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.1% | 46% |
| Age | 40 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £694.95 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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).
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £695.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 36 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£694.95 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 £694.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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 Balmenach 40 Year Old 1983 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1