Amrut Greedy Angels vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Amrut Greedy AngelsTomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
DistilleryAmrutTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%53.9%
Age8 yr31 yr
Price£159.95£223.7
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Greedy Angels

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value22/100

Amrut Greedy Angels

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Amrut Greedy Angels is better value at £160 vs £224.

For beginners: Amrut Greedy Angels is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Amrut Greedy Angels

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£159.95 vs £223.7)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£223.7 vs £159.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Greedy Angels suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 Amrut Greedy Angels

SmokeyMalt ExtractOilyCooked MashMedicinal

Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask

Old WoodHoneyVanillaDried FruitToasted

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