Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Tomintoul |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 53.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £299 | £223.7 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £299.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £223.7)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish 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
Only Longrow Red 11 Year Old - Cabernet Franc Cask Finish
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask