Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 9/22411) - First Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 9/22411) - First Cask
Auchroisk
£250
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 9/22411) - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Auchroisk |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 9/22411) - First Cask
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 9/22411) - First Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 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)
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £250)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 9/22411) - First Cask
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 9/22411) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Only Auchroisk 26 Year Old 1979 (cask 9/22411) - First Cask