Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 vs Bowmore 23 Year Old - Lovers Transformed
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
Bowmore 23 Year Old - Lovers Transformed
Bowmore
£599
| Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | Bowmore 23 Year Old - Lovers Transformed | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Bowmore |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.9% |
| Age | 36 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £494.02 | £599 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Bowmore 23 Year Old - Lovers Transformed
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Bowmore 23 Year Old - Lovers Transformed
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).
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 23 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 23 Year Old - Lovers Transformed
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£599 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 23 Year Old - Lovers Transformed is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Only Bowmore 23 Year Old - Lovers Transformed
Where to buy
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 23 Year Old - Lovers Transformed
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange