Edradour 30 Year Old 1995 (casks 2101 & 2109) - Sherry Casks Batch No. 1 vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 30 Year Old 1995 (casks 2101 & 2109) - Sherry Casks Batch No. 1
Edradour
£765
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Edradour 30 Year Old 1995 (casks 2101 & 2109) - Sherry Casks Batch No. 1 | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £764.95 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 30 Year Old 1995 (casks 2101 & 2109) - Sherry Casks Batch No. 1
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Edradour 30 Year Old 1995 (casks 2101 & 2109) - Sherry Casks Batch No. 1
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
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 £765.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Edradour 30 Year Old 1995 (casks 2101 & 2109) - Sherry Casks Batch No. 1
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£764.95 vs £494.02)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£494.02 vs £764.95)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 30 Year Old 1995 (casks 2101 & 2109) - Sherry Casks Batch No. 1 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.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Edradour 30 Year Old 1995 (casks 2101 & 2109) - Sherry Casks Batch No. 1
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1