Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Bladnoch 19 Year Old - PX Sherry Cask Matured (2021 Release)

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

Tomintoul 33 Year OldBladnoch 19 Year Old - PX Sherry Cask Matured (2021 Release)
DistilleryTomintoulBladnoch
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46.7%
Age33 yr19 yr
Price£249.95£250
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - PX Sherry Cask Matured (2021 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - PX Sherry Cask Matured (2021 Release)

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 £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 affordable (£249.95 vs £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - PX Sherry Cask Matured (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - PX Sherry Cask Matured (2021 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

HoneyOld WoodNutty

Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old - PX Sherry Cask Matured (2021 Release)

CitricChocolate

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