Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
Port Ellen
£799
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Tomatin |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £799 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
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 £799.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£799 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 £799)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or 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
Only Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Old Bothwell
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1