Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Edradour
£226
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Tomintoul |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 53.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £226.38 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
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 £226.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£226.38 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 £226.38)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish 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 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask