Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation vs Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

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

Girvan 1964 1st Batch DistillationMortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)
DistilleryGirvanMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48%48%
AgeNAS33 yr
Price£595£699
Rating5.00/5

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value8/100

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

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

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation is better value at £595 vs £699.

For beginners: Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£595 vs £699)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £595)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Girvan?

Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation

Malt ExtractVanillaOilyNutty

Only Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoney

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