Mortlach 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 6255) - First Cask vs Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 6255) - First Cask
Mortlach
£495
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Girvan
★ 5.00
£595
| Mortlach 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 6255) - First Cask | Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Girvan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £495 | £595 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 6255) - First Cask
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 6255) - First Cask
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Quick verdict
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 6255) - First Cask is better value at £495 vs £595.
For beginners: Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 6255) - First Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£495 vs £595)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£595 vs £495)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 6255) - First Cask 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 Girvan?
Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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