Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Glenturret
£236
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.3% |
| Age | 33 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £236.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £236 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £236.45)
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£236.45 vs £249.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Glenturret 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 371) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)