Arran White Stag 20 Year Old (Second Release) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Arran White Stag 20 Year Old (Second Release)Mortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryArranMortlach
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%43.4%
Age20 yr25 yr
Price£699£582.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Arran White Stag 20 Year Old (Second Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Arran White Stag 20 Year Old (Second Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £699.

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

Arran White Stag 20 Year Old (Second Release)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £582.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£582.95 vs £699)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Arran?

Arran White Stag 20 Year Old (Second Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

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

HoneyOld WoodToasted

Only Arran White Stag 20 Year Old (Second Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaMalt Extract

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