Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Glenfarclas-Glenlivet 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1970s

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldGlenfarclas-Glenlivet 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1970s
DistilleryMortlachGlenfarclas
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%60%
Age25 yr8 yr
Price£582.95£500
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Glenfarclas-Glenlivet 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas-Glenlivet 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas-Glenlivet 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1970s 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)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£582.95 vs £500)

Glenfarclas-Glenlivet 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£500 vs £582.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — 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 Glenfarclas-Glenlivet?

Glenfarclas-Glenlivet 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1970s suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Toasted

Only Glenfarclas-Glenlivet 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1970s

Sherried

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