Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour
Bruichladdich
£299
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 49.9% |
| Age | 33 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £299.
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 £299)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 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 Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Only Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour