Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 54.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £550 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) is better value at £550 vs £583.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £550)
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£550 vs £582.95)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) 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
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old
Only Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Where to buy
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange