Glengoyne 25 Year Old vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 25 Year OldMortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryGlengoyneMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%43.4%
Age25 yr25 yr
Price£419.9£582.95
Rating4.61/55.00/5

Glengoyne 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value11/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value9/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.61).

Glengoyne 25 Year Old is better value at £420 vs £583.

For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£419.9 vs £582.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£582.95 vs £419.9)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 25 Year Old 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

HoneyOld Wood

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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