Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 vs Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection

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

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection
DistilleryTomatinBushmills
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50.5%
Age36 yr30 yr
Price£494.02£650
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection

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 £650.

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 £650)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£650 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection 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

Old WoodSherried

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateVanillaToasted

Only Bushmills 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 100068) Madeira Cask - The Causeway Collection

Dried FruitHoneyCooked Fruit

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