Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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

Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
DistilleryTomintoulJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.8%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£52.33£49.05
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is better value at £49 vs £52.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.33 vs £49.05)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.05 vs £52.33)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

CitricNew Wood

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

HoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

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