Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldBrora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask
DistilleryMortlachBrora
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%46%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£582.95£795
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

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 £795.

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 £795)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£795 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 Brora?

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaHoney

Only Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

SmokeyLeathery

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