Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£229
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£290
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 48.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £229 | £289.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £229 vs £290.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£229 vs £289.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£289.95 vs £229)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Where to buy
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 7.1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange