Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask vs SMWS 59.21 17 Year Old 1984
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
SMWS 59.21 17 Year Old 1984
Teaninich
£295
| Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | SMWS 59.21 17 Year Old 1984 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 59.9% |
| Age | 31 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £223.7 | £295 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
SMWS 59.21 17 Year Old 1984
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
SMWS 59.21 17 Year Old 1984
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 £295.
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 affordable (£223.7 vs £295)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
SMWS 59.21 17 Year Old 1984
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£295 vs £223.7)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 SMWS?
SMWS 59.21 17 Year Old 1984 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 Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Only SMWS 59.21 17 Year Old 1984