Tomintoul 25 Year Old vs Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017

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

Tomintoul 25 Year OldYamazaki Limited Edition 2017
DistilleryTomintoulYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£364.95£599
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

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

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017

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 £599.

For beginners: Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017 is more approachable (85/100 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 £599)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£599 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Tomintoul 25 Year Old

Old WoodNuttyToasted

Only Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017

Malt ExtractSherried

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