Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldBunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky
DistilleryMortlachBunnahabhain
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43.4%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£582.95£950
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay 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 £950.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£582.95 vs £950)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£950 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Bunnahabhain 1989 / 34 Year Old / Cask #5891 / Connoisseurs Choice Upper Islay Whisky

Fresh FruitNutty

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