Jura 30 Year Old vs Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

Jura 30 Year OldMortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryJuraMortlach
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%52.9%
Age30 yr33 yr
Price£699£1049.99
Rating5.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £1050.

For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £1049.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1049.99 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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

Old Wood

Only Jura 30 Year Old

ToastedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

LeatherySherriedTobaccoNutty

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