Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£47
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£60
| Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Balblair |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £46.74 | £60.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £60.
For beginners: Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.74 vs £60.45)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.45 vs £46.74)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317273 & 317275 & 317280) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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