Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Blair Athol
£575
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Blair Athol |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 55.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £574.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) is better value at £575 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 £574.95)
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£574.95 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) 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 Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)