Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryMaster of MaltMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age40 yr25 yr
Price£286.95£227.01
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £227 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £227.01)

Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£227.01 vs £286.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Sherried

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt Extract

Where to buy

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

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