Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£440
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.4% | 43.4% |
| Age | 30 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £440 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £440 vs £583.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£440 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £440)
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 146565) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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