Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Glenlivet
£161
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.6% | 53.9% |
| Age | 38 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £161.19 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £161 vs £224.
For beginners: Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£161.19 vs £223.7)
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 31 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £161.19)
Who should buy Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glenlivet 38 Year Old 1973 (cask 10658) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask