Glenturret 35 Year Old (cask 26) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 35 Year Old (cask 26) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glenturret
£248
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Glenturret 35 Year Old (cask 26) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Tomintoul |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.9% |
| Age | 35 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £247.71 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenturret 35 Year Old (cask 26) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Glenturret 35 Year Old (cask 26) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £248.
For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (cask 26) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glenturret 35 Year Old (cask 26) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 31 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£247.71 vs £223.7)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £247.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 35 Year Old (cask 26) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask