Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£633
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£799
| Glenfarclas 30 Year Old | Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 51.4% |
| Age | 30 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £632.95 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £799.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£632.95 vs £799)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£799 vs £632.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) 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 Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Only Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Where to buy
Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange