Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldGlen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts
DistilleryMortlachGlen Mhor
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%61%
Age25 yr22 yr
Price£582.95£799
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

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 £799.

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 £799)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (61%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£799 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 Glen?

Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts 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

HoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Glen Mhor 22 Year Old 1979 - Rare Malts

SmokeyLeathery

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