Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) vs Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Blair Athol
£575
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£365
| Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) | Tomintoul 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Tomintoul |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 43% |
| Age | 35 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £574.95 | £364.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 25 Year Old is better value at £365 vs £575.
For beginners: Tomintoul 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£574.95 vs £364.95)
- −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 affordable (£364.95 vs £574.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) 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 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
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