Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£440
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 40.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £440 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £440 vs £583.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 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 £440)
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£440 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)