Inverleven 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 832) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Inverleven 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 832) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Mortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryInverlevenMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%43.4%
Age32 yr25 yr
Price£905.5£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Inverleven 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 832) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Inverleven 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 832) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £906.

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

Inverleven 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 832) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£905.5 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 £905.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inverleven?

Inverleven 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 832) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

HoneyOld WoodToasted

Only Inverleven 32 Year Old 1989 (cask 832) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

CitricDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaMalt Extract

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