St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
St Nicholas Abbey
£251
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | St Nicholas Abbey | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £251 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £251.
For beginners: St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£251 vs £223.7)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £251)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy St?
St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 St Nicholas Abbey 12 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask