Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old vs Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year OldMortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCaisteal ChamuisMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£53.95£40.24
Rating5.00/5

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value93/100

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £54.

For beginners: Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.95 vs £40.24)

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.24 vs £53.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caisteal?

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

SmokeyDried FruitSherriedNutty

Only Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToastedOily

Where to buy

Caisteal Chamuis 12 Year Old

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10964) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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