Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Hong Kong Limited Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Hong Kong Limited Edition
Johnnie Walker
£499
| Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Hong Kong Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 36 yr | NAS |
| Price | £494.02 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Hong Kong Limited Edition
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Hong Kong Limited Edition
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 £499.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Hong Kong Limited Edition 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 £499)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Hong Kong Limited Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£499 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Hong Kong Limited Edition 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
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Hong Kong Limited Edition