Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Tomatin 30 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 25 Year OldTomatin 30 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachTomatin
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%46%
Age25 yr30 yr
Price£582.95£585
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value9/100

Tomatin 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value9/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £585.

For beginners: Tomatin 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£582.95 vs £585)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£585 vs £582.95)

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 30 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Tomatin 30 Year Old

SherriedDried Fruit

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