Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Girvan
★ 5.00
£356
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Tomatin |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.7% | 46% |
| Age | 50 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £356.35 | £494.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £356 vs £494.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£356.35 vs £494.02)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 36 years)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£494.02 vs £356.35)
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1