Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single CaskTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryDaftmillTomatin
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.1%46%
Age11 yr36 yr
Price£599£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value10/100

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £599.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 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 £599)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Daftmill?

Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

SherriedVanilla

Only Daftmill 2009 (cask 029/2009) - Single Cask

Cooked FruitDried FruitHoney

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateOld WoodToasted

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