Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glenrothes
£499
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenrothes | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.5% | 43.4% |
| Age | 34 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £499 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £499 vs £583.
For beginners: Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£499 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£582.95 vs £499)
Who should buy Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Glenrothes 34 Year Old 1980 (cask 30.84) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old