Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£218
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomintoul
£178
| Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.6% | 52.4% |
| Age | 16 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £217.95 | £178 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £178 vs £218.
For beginners: Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£217.95 vs £178)
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£178 vs £217.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - 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.
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Bruichladdich 16 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Tomintoul 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 6270) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)