Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

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

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the RoadMortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryJuraMortlach
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%59.4%
Age22 yr23 yr
Price£299£306.45
Rating5.00/5

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is better value at £299 vs £306.

For beginners: Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £306.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£306.45 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOld Wood

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Dried FruitToasted

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Malt ExtractNutty

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