Mortlach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9520) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

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

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9520) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
DistilleryMortlachGlenAllachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age10 yr9 yr
Price£44.82£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9520) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9520) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9520) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £45 vs £50.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9520) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.82 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £44.82)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9520) - 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.

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9520) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

ToastedDried FruitHoneyNuttyOld Wood

Only GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Malt ExtractVanillaNew Wood

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