Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3505) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3505) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Mortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40.6%43.4%
Age35 yr25 yr
Price£729.95£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3505) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value9/100

Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3505) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £730.

For beginners: Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3505) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3505) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£729.95 vs £582.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£582.95 vs £729.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3505) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Old WoodVanillaHoney

Only Clynelish 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 3505) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Nutty

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

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