Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

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

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage ReserveMortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
DistilleryGlengoyneMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%53.3%
Age25 yr26 yr
Price£995£1494.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1495.

For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£995 vs £1494.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1494.95 vs £995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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

Toasted

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 26 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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