Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£218
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 53.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £218 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi) is better value at £218 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£218 vs £223.7)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £218)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi) 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
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask