Highland Park 18 Year Old - The Lunar Bottling vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Highland Park 18 Year Old - The Lunar BottlingTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryHighland ParkTomatin
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.1%46%
Age18 yr36 yr
Price£750£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 18 Year Old - The Lunar Bottling

Smoke68/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Highland Park 18 Year Old - The Lunar Bottling

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 £750.

For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old - The Lunar Bottling is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 18 Year Old - The Lunar Bottling

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 18 Year Old - The Lunar Bottling suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Sherried

Only Highland Park 18 Year Old - The Lunar Bottling

SmokeyDried FruitHoneyMedicinal

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateVanillaOld WoodToasted

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