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 - Peacock
Arran
£699

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Tomatin |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £699 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock
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 £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
Only Arran 1996 (bottled 2009) Icons of Arran - Peacock
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1