Greenkeeper's Gloves 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Greenkeeper's Gloves 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£195
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Greenkeeper's Gloves 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 53.9% |
| Age | 31 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £195.36 | £223.7 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Greenkeeper's Gloves 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Greenkeeper's Gloves 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Greenkeeper's Gloves 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) is better value at £195 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Greenkeeper's Gloves 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£195.36 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +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 £195.36)
Who should buy Greenkeeper's?
Greenkeeper's Gloves 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) 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
Both taste of
Only Greenkeeper's Gloves 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask