Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£66
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
| Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Big Peat 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £65.81 | £61.85 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat 10 Year Old is better value at £62 vs £66.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£65.81 vs £61.85)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£61.85 vs £65.81)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 Big?
Big Peat 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange