Enemigo 00 Extra Anejo Tequila vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

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

Enemigo 00 Extra Anejo TequilaTomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
DistilleryEnemigoTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%53.9%
AgeNAS31 yr
Price£185£223.7
Rating5.00/5

Enemigo 00 Extra Anejo Tequila

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

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

Enemigo 00 Extra Anejo Tequila

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).

Enemigo 00 Extra Anejo Tequila is better value at £185 vs £224.

For beginners: Enemigo 00 Extra Anejo Tequila is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Enemigo 00 Extra Anejo Tequila

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£185 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 £185)

Who should buy Enemigo?

Enemigo 00 Extra Anejo Tequila 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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Enemigo 00 Extra Anejo Tequila

Cooked Fruit

Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Old WoodHoneyDried Fruit

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