Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Yellow Spot
£525
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yellow Spot | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43.4% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £525 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £525 vs £583.
For beginners: Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£525 vs £582.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£582.95 vs £525)
Who should buy Yellow?
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 25 Year Old 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
Only Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old