Reunion 2016 / 6 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

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

Reunion 2016 / 6 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New VibrationsTomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
DistilleryThe Wild ParrotTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53.9%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£285£223.7
Rating5.00/5

Reunion 2016 / 6 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

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

Reunion 2016 / 6 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations

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 £285.

For beginners: Reunion 2016 / 6 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Reunion 2016 / 6 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£285 vs £223.7)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£223.7 vs £285)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Reunion?

Reunion 2016 / 6 Year Old / The Wild Parrot New Vibrations 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 Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Old WoodHoneyVanillaDried FruitToasted

Explore more