Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask
Balvenie
£795
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £795 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask
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 £795.
For beginners: Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£795 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 £795)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Balvenie 20 Year Old 1972 (cask 14732) - First Cask
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1