Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Mortlach 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4239) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year OldMortlach 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4239) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)
DistilleryGlenfarclasMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%5.7%
Age30 yr27 yr
Price£632.95£525
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Mortlach 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4239) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4239) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4239) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory) is better value at £525 vs £633.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 27 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£632.95 vs £525)

Mortlach 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4239) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£525 vs £632.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4239) - 30th Anniversary Gift Box (Signatory) 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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Tobacco

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