Mortlach 25 Year Old vs North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
North British
£474
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 43.4% | 58.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £474.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £474 vs £583.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£582.95 vs £474.05)
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£474.05 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −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 North?
North British 50 Year Old (casks 90592 and 90593) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
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Only Mortlach 25 Year Old
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