Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 vs Tomintoul 30 Year Old - Robert Fleming 30th Anniversary (3rd Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
Tomintoul 30 Year Old - Robert Fleming 30th Anniversary (3rd Edition)
Tomintoul
£625
| Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | Tomintoul 30 Year Old - Robert Fleming 30th Anniversary (3rd Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Tomintoul |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53% |
| Age | 36 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £494.02 | £624.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomintoul 30 Year Old - Robert Fleming 30th Anniversary (3rd Edition)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomintoul 30 Year Old - Robert Fleming 30th Anniversary (3rd Edition)
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 £625.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£494.02 vs £624.9)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tomintoul 30 Year Old - Robert Fleming 30th Anniversary (3rd Edition)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£624.9 vs £494.02)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 30 Year Old - Robert Fleming 30th Anniversary (3rd Edition) 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
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