Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£318
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.8% |
| Age | 33 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £317.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £318.
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 £317.77)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£317.77 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Only Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 12536) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)