Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne

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

Tomintoul 33 Year OldMaxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne
DistilleryTomintoulMaxime Trijol
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£225
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne is better value at £225 vs £250.

For beginners: Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne is more approachable (85/100 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 £225)

Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£225 vs £249.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Maxime?

Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyDried FruitOld Wood

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedNutty

Only Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne

Vanilla

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