Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 vs The Half-Century Blend - Batch 3
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
The Half-Century Blend - Batch 3
The Blended Whisky Company
£600
| Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | The Half-Century Blend - Batch 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | The Blended Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 47.3% |
| Age | 36 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £494.02 | £599.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
The Half-Century Blend - Batch 3
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
The Half-Century Blend - Batch 3
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 £600.
For beginners: The Half-Century Blend - Batch 3 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 £599.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Half-Century Blend - Batch 3
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 36 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£599.95 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 The?
The Half-Century Blend - Batch 3 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Only The Half-Century Blend - Batch 3