Mortlach 25 Year Old vs SMWS 48.2 (Balmenach) / 1973 / Bot.1989 Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
SMWS 48.2 (Balmenach) / 1973 / Bot.1989 Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Balmenach
£750
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | SMWS 48.2 (Balmenach) / 1973 / Bot.1989 Speyside Single Malt Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Balmenach |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43.4% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £582.95 | £750 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
SMWS 48.2 (Balmenach) / 1973 / Bot.1989 Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Mortlach 25 Year Old
SMWS 48.2 (Balmenach) / 1973 / Bot.1989 Speyside Single Malt Whisky
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: SMWS 48.2 (Balmenach) / 1973 / Bot.1989 Speyside Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
SMWS 48.2 (Balmenach) / 1973 / Bot.1989 Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£750 vs £582.95)
- −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 SMWS?
SMWS 48.2 (Balmenach) / 1973 / Bot.1989 Speyside Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old
Only SMWS 48.2 (Balmenach) / 1973 / Bot.1989 Speyside Single Malt Whisky