Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)Mortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%43.4%
Age34 yr25 yr
Price£550£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) is better value at £550 vs £583.

For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£550 vs £582.95)
  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • 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 £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 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 Wood

Only Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)

LeatheryOilyTobaccoNutty

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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