Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
Port Ellen
£795
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Tomatin |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.1% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £795 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
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 £795.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£795 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 £795)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch) 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
Only Port Ellen 25 Year Old (cask 2036) (Bladnoch)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1