Tomintoul 33 Year Old vs Tullibardine 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250

Tullibardine 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tullibardine
£256
| Tomintoul 33 Year Old | Tullibardine 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Tullibardine |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £255.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tullibardine 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tullibardine 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £256.
For beginners: Tomintoul 33 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 £255.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tullibardine 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£255.95 vs £249.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Only Tullibardine 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)