Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - First Edition vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - First Edition
Kanosuke
£350
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - First Edition | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kanosuke | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £350 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - First Edition
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - First Edition
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
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 £350.
For beginners: Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - First Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - First Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£350 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 £350)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Kanosuke?
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - First Edition suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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