Bladnoch 34 Year Old 1990 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.90 (Decadent Drinks) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 34 Year Old 1990 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.90 (Decadent Drinks)
Bladnoch
£575
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Bladnoch 34 Year Old 1990 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.90 (Decadent Drinks) | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 43.4% |
| Age | 34 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £574.95 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 34 Year Old 1990 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.90 (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Bladnoch 34 Year Old 1990 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.90 (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 34 Year Old 1990 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.90 (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £575 vs £583.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 34 Year Old 1990 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.90 (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£574.95 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — 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 £574.95)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 34 Year Old 1990 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.90 (Decadent Drinks) 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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