Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 1)

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldGlenfiddich 21 Year Old - Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 1)
DistilleryMortlachGlenfiddich
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%43%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£582.95£499
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 1)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 1)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 1) is better value at £499 vs £583.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£582.95 vs £499)

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 1)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£499 vs £582.95)
  • +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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 1) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Experimental Series Winter Storm (Batch 1)

SherriedDried Fruit

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