Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 Champagne vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

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

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 ChampagneTomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
DistilleryPhilipponnatTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53.9%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£315£223.7
Rating5.00/5

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

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

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 Champagne

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).

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £315.

For beginners: Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 Champagne is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 Champagne

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£315 vs £223.7)
  • 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 affordable (£223.7 vs £315)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Philipponnat?

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 Champagne 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

Only Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2014 Champagne

CitricFresh FruitVegetativeFragant

Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Old WoodHoneyVanillaDried FruitToasted

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