Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 vs Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£49
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Mortlach
£61
| Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 | Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £49 | £60.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is better value at £49 vs £61.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49 vs £60.63)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.63 vs £49)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Scallywag?
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman 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
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Where to buy
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange