PM Blended Whiskey - 1950s vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
PM Blended Whiskey - 1950s
National Distillers
★ 4.00
£240
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| PM Blended Whiskey - 1950s | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | National Distillers | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.9% |
| Age | 4 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £240 | £223.7 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
PM Blended Whiskey - 1950s
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
PM Blended Whiskey - 1950s
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £240.
For beginners: PM Blended Whiskey - 1950s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
PM Blended Whiskey - 1950s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£240 vs £223.7)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £240)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy PM?
PM Blended Whiskey - 1950s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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