BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Benriach
★ 4.75
£150
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach
£176
| BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish | Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £175.95 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | — |
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is better value at £150 vs £176.
For beginners: BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £175.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£175.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish 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 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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.
Tasting notes
Only BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 2) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)