Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)

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

Tomintoul 33 Year OldStrathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)
DistilleryTomintoulStrathmill
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%53.1%
Age33 yr32 yr
Price£249.95£408.68
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)

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 £409.

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 £408.68)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£408.68 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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits) 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

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

HoneyNutty

Only Strathmill 32 Year Old 1990 (cask 1635) - Field Trip Collection (Swell de Spirits)

ChocolateToasted

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