Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019 vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019Tomintoul 33 Year Old
DistillerySpringbankTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.4%43%
Age15 yr33 yr
Price£250£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019

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 £250.

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

Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£250 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 £250)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Longrow?

Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019 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

Dried Fruit

Only Longrow 15 Year Old 2004 - Open Day 2019

SmokeyOilyMedicinalLeathery

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedHoneyOld WoodNutty

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