Invergordon 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 18790) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 18790) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tomintoul 33 Year Old
DistilleryInvergordonTomintoul
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV49.2%43%
Age30 yr33 yr
Price£290.5£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 18790) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 18790) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas 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 £291.

For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 18790) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 18790) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£290.5 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 £290.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 18790) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyOld Wood

Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 18790) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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