Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask vs Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£173
| Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 56.2% |
| Age | 31 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £223.7 | £172.98 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £173 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £172.98)
Mortlach 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£172.98 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18602111) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)