Yamazaki 1984 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.

Yamazaki 1984
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£900

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£728
| Yamazaki 1984 | Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 44.5% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £899.95 | £727.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Yamazaki 1984
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Yamazaki 1984
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is better value at £728 vs £900.
For beginners: Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki 1984
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£899.95 vs £727.95)
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£727.95 vs £899.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1984 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 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
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