Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldGlenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMortlachGlenmorangie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43.4%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£582.95£700
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland 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 £700.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland 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 £700)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£700 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland 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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Toasted

Only Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh Fruit

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