Jura 30 Year Old vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Jura 30 Year OldMortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryJuraMortlach
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%43.4%
Age30 yr25 yr
Price£699£582.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £699.

For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £582.95)

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£582.95 vs £699)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

Old WoodToastedHoney

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Dried Fruit

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaMalt Extract

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