Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky
Glenmorangie
£750
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 36 yr |
| Price | £750 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky
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 £750.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£750 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 £750)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 1987 / 17 Year Old / Special Bottling Highland Whisky 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.
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
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