Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Tomintoul 38 Year Old 1977 (cask 3700) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Tomintoul 38 Year Old 1977 (cask 3700) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
£599
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Tomintoul 38 Year Old 1977 (cask 3700) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 54.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 38 yr |
| Price | £582.95 | £598.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Tomintoul 38 Year Old 1977 (cask 3700) - Vintage Single Cask
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Tomintoul 38 Year Old 1977 (cask 3700) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £599.
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 affordable (£582.95 vs £598.8)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tomintoul 38 Year Old 1977 (cask 3700) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£598.8 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 38 Year Old 1977 (cask 3700) - Vintage Single Cask 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 Tomintoul 38 Year Old 1977 (cask 3700) - Vintage Single Cask