Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 (La Maison du Whisky)Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryRedbreastTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle Pot StillSingle Malt
ABV55.7%46%
Age19 yr36 yr
Price£599£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 (La Maison du Whisky)

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 £599.

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

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 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 £599)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Redbreast?

Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 (La Maison du Whisky) 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

SherriedVanillaOld Wood

Only Redbreast 19 Year Old 1998 (La Maison du Whisky)

Dried FruitHoney

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateToasted

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