Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Yoichi Sherry Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

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

Tomintoul 33 Year OldYoichi Sherry Wood Finish (bottled 2018)
DistilleryTomintoulYoichi
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£299
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Yoichi Sherry Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value17/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi Sherry Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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
  • +More affordable (£249.95 vs £299)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi Sherry Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £249.95)

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 Yoichi?

Yoichi Sherry Wood Finish (bottled 2018) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

HoneyDried FruitOld WoodNutty

Only Yoichi Sherry Wood Finish (bottled 2018)

SmokeyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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