Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)Yamazaki 1984
DistilleryMortlachYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.9%48%
Age38 yrNAS
Price£779.5£899.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) is better value at £780 vs £900.

For beginners: Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£779.5 vs £899.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £779.5)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) 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

Both taste of

Old WoodNutty

Only Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)

TobaccoLeatheryDried Fruit

Only Yamazaki 1984

VanillaToastedSherried

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