Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Glenlivet
£750
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | The Glenlivet |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 53.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £750 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £750.
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 £750)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (42 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£750 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 Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Glenlivet 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 8170) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)