Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)Tomintoul 33 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishTomintoul
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%43%
Age27 yr33 yr
Price£237£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £237 vs £250.

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

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£237 vs £249.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 27 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £237)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Old Wood

Only Clynelish 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 13155) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

LeatherySmokeyVanillaTobacco

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedHoneyDried FruitNutty

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