Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky
Lagavulin
£750
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43.4% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £750 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £750.
For beginners: Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£750 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 £750)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay 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
Only Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old