Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
Edradour
£275
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Tomintoul |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 53.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £275 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
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 £275.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£275 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 £275)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926) 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 Edradour 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 926)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask