Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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

Tomintoul 33 Year OldGlen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryTomintoulGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.5%
Age33 yr43 yr
Price£249.95£323.96
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £324.

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 £323.96)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (43 vs 33 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£323.96 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

HoneyOld Wood

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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