Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryTormoreTomatin
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.2%46%
Age35 yr36 yr
Price£675£494.02
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value7/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £675.

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

Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£675 vs £494.02)

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£494.02 vs £675)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 35 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

SherriedOld WoodChocolate

Only Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)

Dried FruitTobacco

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

VanillaToasted

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