Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 vs John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)

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

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)
DistilleryTomatinJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age36 yrNAS
Price£494.02£565
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)

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 £565.

For beginners: John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box) is more approachable (70/100 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 £565)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£565 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 John?

John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateOld WoodSherried

Only John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)

HoneyMalt Extract

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