Ardbeg 21 Year Old vs Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£599
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£728
| Ardbeg 21 Year Old | Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 44.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £599 | £727.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg 21 Year Old is better value at £599 vs £728.
For beginners: Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£599 vs £727.95)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£727.95 vs £599)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Only Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)