Havana Club Union Single Modernist Rum vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Havana Club Union Single Modernist RumMortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryHavana ClubMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43.4%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£495£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Havana Club Union Single Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Havana Club Union Single Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Havana Club Union Single Modernist Rum is better value at £495 vs £583.

For beginners: Havana Club Union Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Havana Club Union Single Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£495 vs £582.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £495)

Who should buy Havana?

Havana Club Union Single Modernist Rum 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

Vanilla

Only Havana Club Union Single Modernist Rum

TobaccoCitricFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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