Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
Linkwood
£695
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 46% |
| Age | 37 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £695 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
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: Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 36 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£695 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 £695)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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Only Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1