Knockando 1972 / Bot.1983 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Knockando 1972 / Bot.1983 Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyMortlach 25 Year Old
DistilleryKnockandoMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43.4%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£500£582.95
Rating5.00/5

Knockando 1972 / Bot.1983 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

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

Knockando 1972 / Bot.1983 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Knockando 1972 / Bot.1983 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £500 vs £583.

For beginners: Knockando 1972 / Bot.1983 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Knockando 1972 / Bot.1983 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£500 vs £582.95)

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 £500)

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 1972 / Bot.1983 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Knockando 1972 / Bot.1983 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Nutty

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

VanillaOld Wood

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