Rosebank 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 611) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Rosebank 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 611) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryRosebankTomatin
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
Age18 yr36 yr
Price£799£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Rosebank 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 611) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Rosebank 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 611) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

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 £799.

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

Rosebank 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 611) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£799 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 £799)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Rosebank?

Rosebank 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 611) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

SherriedVanillaToasted

Only Rosebank 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 611) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

HoneyNutty

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateOld Wood

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