Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£225
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.1% | 53.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £224.61 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
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 £225.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£224.61 vs £223.7)
- −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 affordable (£223.7 vs £224.61)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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 Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask