Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Strathmill
£202
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Strathmill |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50.4% |
| Age | 33 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £201.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) is better value at £202 vs £250.
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)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £201.79)
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Pros
- +More affordable (£201.79 vs £249.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) 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 Strathmill 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 799) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)