Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
Robert Burnett
£175
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Robert Burnett | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £175 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 is better value at £175 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£175 vs £223.7)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 £175)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Robert?
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
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 Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask