Jamaica (Hampden) 2013 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack vs Tomintoul 25 Year Old

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

Jamaica (Hampden) 2013 / The Wild Parrot BlackjackTomintoul 25 Year Old
DistilleryHampdenTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£299£364.95
Rating5.00/5

Jamaica (Hampden) 2013 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

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

Jamaica (Hampden) 2013 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jamaica (Hampden) 2013 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack is better value at £299 vs £365.

For beginners: Jamaica (Hampden) 2013 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jamaica (Hampden) 2013 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £364.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£364.95 vs £299)

Who should buy Jamaica?

Jamaica (Hampden) 2013 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

VanillaToasted

Only Jamaica (Hampden) 2013 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack

OilyFresh FruitCooked Fruit

Only Tomintoul 25 Year Old

Old WoodHoneyNutty

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