Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019

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

Tomintoul 33 Year OldLongrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019
DistilleryTomintoulSpringbank
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%52.4%
Age33 yr15 yr
Price£249.95£250
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
  • 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 Longrow?

Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019 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

Dried Fruit

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedHoneyOld WoodNutty

Only Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019

SmokeyOilyMedicinalLeathery

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