Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach
£642
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.1% | 46% |
| Age | 34 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £641.5 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
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 £642.
For beginners: Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£641.5 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 £641.5)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 34 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) 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 Mortlach 34 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1