Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras vs Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Glenugie
★ 5.00
£899
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Mortlach
£1495
| Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras | Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenugie | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 53.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £899 | £1494.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is better value at £899 vs £1495.
For beginners: Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£899 vs £1494.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1494.95 vs £899)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenugie?
Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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 Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras
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