Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13827) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13827) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Auchroisk
£202
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13827) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Auchroisk |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.7% |
| Age | 33 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £202.16 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13827) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13827) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13827) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 27 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £202.16)
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13827) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£202.16 vs £249.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — 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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13827) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Only Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13827) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)