Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryGlenturretTomatin
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.2%46%
Age35 yr36 yr
Price£695£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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 £695.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£695 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 £695)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 35 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) 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

VanillaToastedOld Wood

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateSherried

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