Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside WhiskyTomintoul 33 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£275£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky

Smoke72/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 33 Year Old

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

Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky

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 £275.

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

Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£275 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 £275)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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

HoneyNutty

Only Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky

Hay-likeYeastyMedicinal

Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Mortlach 1993 / 26 Years Old / Elixir Distillers Jazz Series Speyside Whisky

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