Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 vs Yamazaki Puncheon 2022

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

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1Yamazaki Puncheon 2022
DistilleryTomatinYamazaki
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age36 yrNAS
Price£494.02£699
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Yamazaki Puncheon 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Puncheon 2022

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 £699.

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 £699)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Yamazaki Puncheon 2022

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Puncheon 2022 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateOld WoodSherried

Only Yamazaki Puncheon 2022

HoneyFresh Fruit

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