The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood vs Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£57
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£47
| The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood | Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £56.95 | £46.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £57.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.95 vs £46.63)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£46.63 vs £56.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy The?
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood 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 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - 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.
Tasting notes
Only The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7177 + 7181) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange