Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)

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

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
DistilleryHighland ParkMortlach
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.5%56%
Age24 yr25 yr
Price£209.95£218
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner40/100
Value24/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £210 vs £218.

For beginners: Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£218 vs £209.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (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

Smokey

Only Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedHoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)

LeatheryOily

Where to buy

Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)

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