Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Aultmore
★ 3.00
£350
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 53.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £350 | £223.7 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £350.
For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 vs £223.7)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £350)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 12 Year Old - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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