Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyMortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryGlenmorangieMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43.4%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£700£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £700.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£700 vs £582.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£582.95 vs £700)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Glenmorangie 1979 / Bot.1996 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Toasted

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