Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Springbank
£181
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59% | 53.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £180.83 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 is better value at £181 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013
Pros
- +More affordable (£180.83 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £180.83)
Who should buy Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 10 Year Old 2003 - Open Day 2013 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.
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
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