Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) vs Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Ardbeg
★ 4.82
£499
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£699
| Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) | Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 16 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £499 | £699 |
| Rating | 4.82/5 | — |
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) is rated higher (4.82 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) is better value at £499 vs £699.
For beginners: Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 16 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) 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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi) 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
Only Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Only Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)