Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glen Elgin
£299
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£365
| Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Tomintoul 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.6% | 43% |
| Age | 28 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £299 | £364.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £299 vs £365.
For beginners: Tomintoul 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £364.95)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£364.95 vs £299)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 85.27) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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