Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)
Invergordon
£250
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.5% | 53.9% |
| Age | 45 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (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).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £250.
For beginners: Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 31 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £223.7)
- −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 affordable (£223.7 vs £249.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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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Only Invergordon 45 Year Old 1972 (Master of Malt)
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