Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 6676) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 6676) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Glenburgie
£275
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 6676) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 53.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £274.95 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 6676) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 6676) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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: Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 6676) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 6676) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£274.95 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 £274.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 6676) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 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 Glenburgie 30 Year Old 1995 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 6676) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask