Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Balmenach
★ 5.00
£725
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.4% | 46% |
| Age | 40 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £725 | £494.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £725.
For beginners: Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 36 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£725 vs £494.02)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£494.02 vs £725)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter 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
Only Balmenach 40 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1