Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£191
| Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 57.1% |
| Age | 31 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £223.7 | £191.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £191 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 22 years)
- +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 £191.2)
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£191.2 vs £223.7)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)