Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamdhu | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £395 | £494.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £395 vs £494.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£395 vs £494.02)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£494.02 vs £395)
Who should buy Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) 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 Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Where to buy
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange