Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Yellow Spot
£525
| Mortlach 25 Year Old | Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Yellow Spot |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 43.4% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £582.95 | £525 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £525 vs £583.
For beginners: Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 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 £525)
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£525 vs £582.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Yellow?
Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old
Only Yellow Spot 1999 / 23 Year Old / Malaga Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange