Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Jura
£123
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 4.75
£109
| Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky | Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.9% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £123 | £108.89 |
| Rating | — | 4.75/5 |
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £109 vs £123.
For beginners: Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£123 vs £108.89)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£108.89 vs £123)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky 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 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice