Longmorn 1999 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

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

Longmorn 1999 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Speyside WhiskyTomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
DistilleryLongmornTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53.9%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£202£223.7
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 1999 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Longmorn 1999 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 1999 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky is better value at £202 vs £224.

For beginners: Longmorn 1999 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 1999 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£202 vs £223.7)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£223.7 vs £202)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 1999 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Longmorn 1999 / 23 Year Old / Single Cask Nation Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Old WoodDried Fruit

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