Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£185
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Tomintoul |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 53.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £184.95 | £223.7 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £185 vs £224.
For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£184.95 vs £223.7)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £184.95)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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
Only Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask