Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Blair Athol
£575
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 43.4% |
| Age | 35 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £574.95 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) is better value at £575 vs £583.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£574.95 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) 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
Both taste of
Only Blair Athol 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 6790) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old