Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldHeaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition
DistilleryMortlachHeaven's Door
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43.4%57%
Age25 yr18 yr
Price£582.95£599
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition

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 £599.

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 £599)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 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 Heaven's?

Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition 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

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition

SherriedChocolate

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