Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
DistilleryEgon MullerTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53.9%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£215£223.7
Rating5.00/5

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 is better value at £215 vs £224.

For beginners: Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

Pros

  • +More affordable (£215 vs £223.7)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£223.7 vs £215)

Who should buy Egon?

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Only Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

CitricFresh FruitFragant

Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Old WoodHoneyVanillaDried FruitToasted

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