Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£287
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£227
| Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) | Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 40 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £286.95 | £227.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £227 vs £287.
For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£286.95 vs £227.01)
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£227.01 vs £286.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Master?
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) 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 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
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Where to buy
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 25 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange