Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask vs Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£185
| Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Age | 31 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £223.7 | £185 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is better value at £185 vs £224.
For beginners: Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £185)
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£185 vs £223.7)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 31 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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