The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port WoodMortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenDronachMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr9 yr
Price£56.95£42.72
Rating5.00/5

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 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)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.95 vs £42.72)

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.72 vs £56.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (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

Both taste of

Honey

Only The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitChocolate

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedNutty

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