Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Ellen
£500
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 56.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £499.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £500 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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£582.95 vs £499.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£499.99 vs £582.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — 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 Port?
Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Port Ellen 24 Year Old 1979 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)