Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
Linkwood
£250
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 53.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £250 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
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: Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 17 Year Old 1971 (Marks and Spencer)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask