Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish vs Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish
Tomintoul
★ 4.80
£87
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Ballantine's
£135
| Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish | Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Ballantine's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £86.9 | £135 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | — |
Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish is better value at £87 vs £135.
For beginners: Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£86.9 vs £135)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£135 vs £86.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish 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 Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Tomintoul 15 Year Old Portwood Finish
Only Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky