Meikle Tòir The Sherry One vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

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

Meikle Tòir The Sherry OneMortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)
DistilleryGlenAllachieMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%43%
Age5 yr13 yr
Price£43£34.42
Rating5.00/5

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) is better value at £34 vs £43.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£43 vs £34.42)

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.42 vs £43)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Meikle?

Meikle Tòir The Sherry One 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyNutty

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