Tomatin 30 Year Old vs Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Tomatin 30 Year Old | Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £585 | £555 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Quick verdict
Tomatin 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £555 vs £585.
For beginners: Tomatin 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£585 vs £555)
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +More affordable (£555 vs £585)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 30 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 30 Year Old
Only Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Where to buy
Tomatin 30 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange