Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Tomintoul 25 Year Old

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

Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)Tomintoul 25 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkTomintoul
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age25 yr25 yr
Price£547.48£364.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value14/100

Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomintoul 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomintoul 25 Year Old is better value at £365 vs £547.

For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£547.48 vs £364.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£364.95 vs £547.48)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 25 Year Old 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

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Highland Park 25 Year Old (2022 Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Tomintoul 25 Year Old

NuttyToasted

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