Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryTullibardineTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%46%
Age13 yr36 yr
Price£595£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

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 £595.

For beginners: Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£595 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 £595)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) 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 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

Old Wood

Only Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractTobaccoNuttyHay-like

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateVanillaSherriedToasted

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