Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022 vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022Tomintoul 33 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreTomintoul
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age18 yr33 yr
Price£299£249.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value13/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £299.

For beginners: Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £249.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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)
  • +More affordable (£249.95 vs £299)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneySherried

Only Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

ChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

Dried FruitOld WoodNutty

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