Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 14288) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 14288) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£165
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 14288) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 53.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £164.54 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 14288) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 14288) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 14288) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £165 vs £224.
For beginners: Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 14288) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 14288) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£164.54 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £164.54)
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 14288) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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