Springbank 24 Year Old 1994 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 24 Year Old 1994 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Springbank
£800
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Springbank 24 Year Old 1994 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 43.4% |
| Age | 24 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £799.95 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 24 Year Old 1994 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Springbank 24 Year Old 1994 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £800.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Springbank 24 Year Old 1994 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£799.95 vs £582.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£582.95 vs £799.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 24 Year Old 1994 - 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 Campbeltown 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
Only Springbank 24 Year Old 1994 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old