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 1984Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryYamazakiMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%44.5%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£899.95£727.95
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

Old WoodToastedNuttySherried

Only Yamazaki 1984

Vanilla

Only Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)

Honey

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