Caol Ila 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Caol Ila
£511
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Caol Ila 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Tomatin |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.5% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £510.54 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Caol Ila 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
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 £511.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£510.54 vs £494.02)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£494.02 vs £510.54)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 33 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Caol Ila 33 Year Old - The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1