Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glenrothes
£499
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Glenrothes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 44.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £499 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £499 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 £499)
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£499 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (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 Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)