Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Midleton Very Rare 2023

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

Tomintoul 33 Year OldMidleton Very Rare 2023
DistilleryTomintoulMidleton
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Midleton Very Rare 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Midleton Very Rare 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Midleton Very Rare 2023 is better value at £200 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £199.95)

Midleton Very Rare 2023

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £249.95)

Cons

  • 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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodNutty

Only Midleton Very Rare 2023

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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