Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Imperial
£230
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Imperial |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.9% |
| Age | 33 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £230.06 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £230 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 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £230.06)
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£230.06 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — 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 Imperial?
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)