Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2021
Four Roses
★ 5.00
£195
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Four Roses |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 57.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £249.95 | £194.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2021
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2021
Quick verdict
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2021 is better value at £195 vs £250.
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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £194.95)
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2021
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£194.95 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
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 Four?
Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2021 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 Four Roses Small Batch - Barrel Strength 2021