Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldFour Roses Elliott's Select 2016
DistilleryMortlachFour Roses
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43.4%60.1%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£582.95£800
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

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 £800.

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 affordable (£582.95 vs £800)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£800 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 Four?

Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Four Roses Elliott's Select 2016

Cooked FruitNew Wood

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