Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Dewar's
★ 5.00
£202
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach
£176
| Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature | Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dewar's | Mortlach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £201.99 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £176 vs £202.
For beginners: Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£201.99 vs £175.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£175.95 vs £201.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Dewar's?
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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
Only Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)