Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask vs Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #6
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #6
Bowmore
★ 5.00
£250
| Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 43% |
| Age | 31 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £223.7 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #6
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #6
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £250.
For beginners: Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #6 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #6
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 vs £223.7)
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.
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #6 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Only Bowmore 18 Year Old Deep & Complex - Aston Martin Edition #6