Mortlach 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 6) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 6) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52%43%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£129.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 6) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 6) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £130.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 6) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£129.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £129.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 6) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 6) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

HoneyToastedLeathery

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2007 (cask 6) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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