Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky vs Tomatin 30 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay WhiskyTomatin 30 Year Old
DistilleryBunnahabhainTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£950£585
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 30 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky

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 £950.

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

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£950 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky

Fresh FruitNuttyToasted

Only Tomatin 30 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

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