Port Charlotte 18 Year Old vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Bruichladdich
£176
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Port Charlotte 18 Year Old | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 53.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £176 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old is better value at £176 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£176 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — 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 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £176)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old 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
Both taste of
Only Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask