Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Tomintoul 33 Year OldTomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTomintoulTomatin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value20/100

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £399.

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 £399)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt 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

Both taste of

HoneyNutty

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt Extract

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