Guyana 1999 / 23 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Guyana 1999 / 23 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New VibrationsTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryThe Wild ParrotTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£510£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Guyana 1999 / 23 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations

Smoke72/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value10/100

Guyana 1999 / 23 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £510.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Guyana 1999 / 23 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£510 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 £510)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Guyana?

Guyana 1999 / 23 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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

Vanilla

Only Guyana 1999 / 23 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations

Fresh FruitHoneyMedicinal

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateOld WoodSherriedToasted

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