Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) vs Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£550
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£395
| Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) | Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tamdhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 43% |
| Age | 34 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £550 | £395 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £395 vs £550.
For beginners: Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£550 vs £395)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£395 vs £550)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi) 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.
Who should buy Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Only Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Where to buy
Mortlach 34 Year Old 1986 (cask 2035) (Adelphi)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tamdhu 30 Year Old - The MacPhail's Collection (Gordon and MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange