Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli
Glen Grant
£463
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 46% |
| Age | 40 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £462.74 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli is better value at £463 vs £494.
For beginners: Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli
Pros
- +More affordable (£462.74 vs £494.02)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 36 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£494.02 vs £462.74)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 6588) - 2nd Release - Samaroli
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1