Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990sTomintoul 33 Year Old
DistilleryBushmillsTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age12 yr33 yr
Price£199£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s is better value at £199 vs £250.

For beginners: Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £249.95)

Cons

  • 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 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £199)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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 Bushmills 12 Year Old 1608 - 1990s

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodNutty

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