The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£299
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£225
| The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish | Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £224.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £225 vs £299.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £224.95)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£224.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
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Only The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish
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