GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) vs Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryGlenDronachMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%59.5%
Age20 yr10 yr
Price£99.95£92.64
Rating5.00/55.00/5

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value54/100

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £93 vs £100.

For beginners: GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £92.64)

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£92.64 vs £99.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water

Who should buy GlenDronach?

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitNutty

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Where to buy

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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