Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Macallan Classic Cut 2017 Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldMacallan Classic Cut 2017 Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMortlachMacallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43.4%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£582.95£799
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value9/100

Macallan Classic Cut 2017 Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macallan Classic Cut 2017 Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £799.

For beginners: Macallan Classic Cut 2017 Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£582.95 vs £799)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Macallan Classic Cut 2017 Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£799 vs £582.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Macallan?

Macallan Classic Cut 2017 Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Macallan Classic Cut 2017 Release Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SherriedChocolate

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