Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Port Dundas
£199
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Tomintoul |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 53.9% |
| Age | 31 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £199 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £199 vs £224.
For beginners: Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −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 £199)
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) 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 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 Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask