Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
£200
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Tomintoul |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.8% | 53.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt) is better value at £200 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £199.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt) 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.
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 Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask