Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) vs Tomatin 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) | Tomatin 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 46% |
| Age | 34 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £550 | £585 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tomatin 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) is better value at £550 vs £585.
For beginners: Tomatin 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£550 vs £585)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£585 vs £550)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (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.
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 30 Year Old 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Only Tomatin 30 Year Old
Where to buy
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange