Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 EditionMortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryHeaven's DoorMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV57%43.4%
Age18 yr25 yr
Price£599£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition

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 £599.

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

Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 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 £599)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Old WoodVanillaHoney

Only Heaven's Door 18 Year Old The Bootleg Series Volume V - 2023 Edition

SherriedChocolate

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

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