Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£780
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 45.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £995 | £779.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) is better value at £780 vs £995.
For beginners: Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 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 £779.5)
Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£779.5 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)