Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Aultmore
£500
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 43.4% |
| Age | 38 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £499.95 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £500 vs £583.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£499.95 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£582.95 vs £499.95)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
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.
Tasting notes
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