Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask vs Tomatin 30 Year Old

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

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First CaskTomatin 30 Year Old
DistilleryBroraTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age21 yr30 yr
Price£795£585
Rating5.00/5

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value9/100

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 30 Year Old is better value at £585 vs £795.

For beginners: Tomatin 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£795 vs £585)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tomatin 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Brora?

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 30 Year Old 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

SmokeyToastedLeatheryMalt Extract

Only Tomatin 30 Year Old

HoneySherriedVanillaDried Fruit

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