Glenfarclas 30 Year Old vs Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year OldMortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenfarclasMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%44.5%
Age30 yr30 yr
Price£632.95£727.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £728.

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)
  • +More affordable (£632.95 vs £727.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£727.95 vs £632.95)
  • 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 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) 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

SherriedOld Wood

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Dried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)

HoneyNuttyToasted

Where to buy

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