Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) vs Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Midleton
★ 5.00
£300
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Tamdhu
£296
| Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) | Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Tamdhu |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 50.4% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £300 | £296.44 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £296 vs £300.
For beginners: Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£300 vs £296.44)
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£296.44 vs £300)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 600006) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
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