Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
DistilleryGlenturretMortlach
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%49%
Age35 yr20 yr
Price£199.95£179.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £180 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £179.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£179.95 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitSherried

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodNuttyTobacco

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)

Malt ExtractToastedSmokey

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