Tomintoul 25 Year Old vs Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Tomintoul 25 Year OldAultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTomintoulAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%54.3%
Age25 yr38 yr
Price£364.95£499.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

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

Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £500.

For beginners: Tomintoul 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £499.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (38 vs 25 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£499.95 vs £364.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Old WoodNutty

Only Tomintoul 25 Year Old

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractLeatheryTobacco

Explore more