Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
Old Fitzgerald
£345
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Fitzgerald | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 53.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £345 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
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 £345.
For beginners: Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£345 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 £345)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Old?
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask