Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)

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

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage ReserveMortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)
DistilleryGlengoyneMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%51.4%
Age25 yr36 yr
Price£995£799
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

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

Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) is better value at £799 vs £995.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£995 vs £799)

Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£799 vs £995)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
  • 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 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi) 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

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Mortlach 36 Year Old 1986 (cask 2040) - Limited (Adelphi)

Old WoodLeatherySherriedTobacco

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