The Glenturret 11 Year Old - Gleneagles (2022 Release) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Glenturret 11 Year Old - Gleneagles (2022 Release)Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
DistilleryGlenturretTomintoul
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.4%53.9%
Age11 yr31 yr
Price£299£223.7
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 11 Year Old - Gleneagles (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

The Glenturret 11 Year Old - Gleneagles (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £299.

For beginners: The Glenturret 11 Year Old - Gleneagles (2022 Release) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

The Glenturret 11 Year Old - Gleneagles (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 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 £299)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 11 Year Old - Gleneagles (2022 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only The Glenturret 11 Year Old - Gleneagles (2022 Release)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Old WoodDried Fruit

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