Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit
Fallen Angel
£196
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fallen Angel | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £196 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit is better value at £196 vs £224.
For beginners: Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit
Pros
- +More affordable (£196 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 £196)
Who should buy Fallen?
Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit 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 Fallen Angel DT2 Herbal Spirit
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask