Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 vs Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£675
| Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.2% |
| Age | 36 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £494.02 | £675 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £675.
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
- +More affordable (£494.02 vs £675)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 35 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£675 vs £494.02)
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 Tormore?
Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Only Tormore 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 17546) Xtra Old Particular Scallywag Limited Edition - 75th Anniversary (Douglas Laing)