Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Jura 30 Year Old

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldJura 30 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachJura
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%44%
Age25 yr30 yr
Price£582.95£699
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Jura 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £699.

For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£582.95 vs £699)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £582.95)

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 Jura?

Jura 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Dried Fruit

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