Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
McConnell's
£265
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | McConnell's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 51.2% |
| Age | 33 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £265 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £265.
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 £265)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£265 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 McConnell’s?
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Only McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)