Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey
Midleton
£203
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £203 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £203 vs £224.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£203 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 £203)
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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
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