Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Aultmore
£500
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Aultmore |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 54.3% |
| Age | 25 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £499.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £500 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 £499.95)
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£499.95 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old
Only Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)