Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Bowmore
£540
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 49.6% |
| Age | 25 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £539.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) is better value at £540 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 £539.8)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£539.8 vs £582.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old
Only Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Where to buy
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Whisky is Class...ical (Silver Seal)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange