Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Strathisla
£195
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £195 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) is better value at £195 vs £224.
For beginners: Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£195 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −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 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £195)
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Both taste of
Only Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask