Macallan 18 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside Whisky vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 18 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside Whisky
Macallan
£650
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Macallan 18 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside Whisky | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macallan | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 36 yr |
| Price | £650 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 18 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside Whisky
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Macallan 18 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside 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 £650.
For beginners: Macallan 18 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 18 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£650 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 £650)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 18 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Macallan 18 Year Old / Sherry Oak / 2020 Release Speyside Whisky
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1