Dufftown 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 21175) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Dufftown 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 21175) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)Tomintoul 33 Year Old
DistilleryDufftownTomintoul
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.9%43%
Age31 yr33 yr
Price£361.61£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Dufftown 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 21175) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Dufftown 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 21175) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £362.

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

Dufftown 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 21175) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£361.61 vs £249.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£249.95 vs £361.61)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dufftown?

Dufftown 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 21175) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Old WoodHoneyNutty

Only Dufftown 31 Year Old 1991 (cask 21175) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedDried Fruit

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