Redbreast 21 Year Old vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Redbreast
★ 4.55
£248
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Redbreast 21 Year Old | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Redbreast | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £248 | £223.7 |
| Rating | 4.55/5 | 5.00/5 |
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.55).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £248.
For beginners: Redbreast 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£248 vs £223.7)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £248)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Redbreast?
Redbreast 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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 Redbreast 21 Year Old
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask