Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - PeacockTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryArranTomatin
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr36 yr
Price£699£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock

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 £699.

For beginners: Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 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 £699)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Arran?

Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

VanillaToasted

Only Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateOld WoodSherried

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