Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Bruno Paillard
£224
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruno Paillard | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £224 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
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 £224.
For beginners: Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£224 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 £224)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bruno?
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 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 Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask