North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
North British
£360
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Tomintoul |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 53.9% |
| Age | 50 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £359.95 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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 £360.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 31 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£359.95 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 £359.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask