Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Amrut
£167
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.8% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £167.47 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) is better value at £167 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£167.47 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
- −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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £167.47)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) 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 Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask