Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Linkwood
£499
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 42.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £499 vs £583.
For beginners: Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (70/100 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 £499)
Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£499 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old
Only Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)