Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryMiyagikyoTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£599£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

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 £599.

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

Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£599 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 £599)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

SherriedToastedVanillaOld Wood

Only Miyagikyo Manzanilla Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

Dried Fruit

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Chocolate

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