Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First CaskMortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryBroraMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43.4%
Age21 yr25 yr
Price£795£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value9/100

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £795.

For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£795 vs £582.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£582.95 vs £795)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Brora?

Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

ToastedOld WoodMalt Extract

Only Brora 21 Year Old 1982 (cask 279) - First Cask

SmokeyLeathery

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaHoney

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