Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask vs Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)
Connemara
£195
| Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Connemara |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 46% |
| Age | 31 yr | NAS |
| Price | £223.7 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767) is better value at £195 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £195)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£195 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Connemara?
Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767) 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 Connemara 18 Year Old (cask 3767)