Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£799
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 51.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £995 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) is better value at £799 vs £995.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £799)
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£799 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) 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
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)