Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) vs Yamazaki 1984
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£728

Yamazaki 1984
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£900
| Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | Yamazaki 1984 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.5% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £727.95 | £899.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Yamazaki 1984
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Yamazaki 1984
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is better value at £728 vs £900.
For beginners: Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£727.95 vs £899.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Yamazaki 1984
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£899.95 vs £727.95)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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