Glen Scotia 30 Year Old vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 30 Year OldMortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryGlen ScotiaMortlach
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.8%43.4%
Age30 yr25 yr
Price£850£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old

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 £850.

For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£850 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 £850)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old 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.

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 Wood

Only Glen Scotia 30 Year Old

SherriedLeatheryTobaccoNutty

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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