Old Perth 46 Year Old 1971 vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Perth 46 Year Old 1971
Old Perth
£295
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Old Perth 46 Year Old 1971 | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Perth | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 53.9% |
| Age | 46 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £295 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Perth 46 Year Old 1971
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Old Perth 46 Year Old 1971
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 £295.
For beginners: Old Perth 46 Year Old 1971 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Old Perth 46 Year Old 1971
Pros
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 31 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£295 vs £223.7)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £295)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Old?
Old Perth 46 Year Old 1971 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Old Perth 46 Year Old 1971
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask