Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 vs Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky

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

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky
DistilleryTomatinGlenmorangie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age36 yrNAS
Price£494.02£750
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky

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 £750.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£494.02 vs £750)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£750 vs £494.02)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky 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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateSherriedToasted

Only Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky

HoneyFresh Fruit

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