Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Dumbarton
£379
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Dumbarton |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 49.4% |
| Age | 33 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £378.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £379.
For beginners: Tomintoul 33 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £378.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 33 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£378.5 vs £249.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 33 Year Old 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 Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 10037719) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old
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