Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Imperial
£230
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
| Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Tomintoul 33 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £230.06 | £249.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £230 vs £250.
For beginners: Tomintoul 33 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£230.06 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −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 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £230.06)
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 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
Only Imperial 23 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old