Mortlach 1936 / 43 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky vs Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

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

Mortlach 1936 / 43 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside WhiskyGlenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter
DistilleryMortlachGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40.6%
AgeNAS50 yr
Price£7500£9882.5
Rating4.83/5

Mortlach 1936 / 43 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 1936 / 43 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 1936 / 43 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky is better value at £7500 vs £9883.

For beginners: Mortlach 1936 / 43 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 1936 / 43 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£7500 vs £9882.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£9882.5 vs £7500)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 1936 / 43 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter 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

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 1936 / 43 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky

NuttyTobacco

Only Glenfarclas 50 Year Old Decanter

Chocolate

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