Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 vs Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£799
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach
£1050
| Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 | Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £799 | £1049.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 is better value at £799 vs £1050.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1049.99 vs £799)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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
Only Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Only Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)