Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)Mortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryBunnahabhainMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.9%43.4%
Age35 yr25 yr
Price£898.38£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

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 £898.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£898.38 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 £898.38)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Old WoodHoney

Only Bunnahabhain 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 9521) - Artist #8 (La Maison du Whisky)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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