Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
Invergordon
£200
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 53.9% |
| Age | 42 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt) is better value at £200 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £223.7)
- +Longer maturation (42 vs 31 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — 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 £199.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt) 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 Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
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