Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & RuddTomintoul 33 Year Old
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneTomintoul
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.2%43%
Age23 yr33 yr
Price£184.95£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value20/100

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £185 vs £250.

For beginners: Tomintoul 33 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +More affordable (£184.95 vs £249.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £184.95)

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 33 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

Honey

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitFragant

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodNutty

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