Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£89
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Tyrconnell
★ 5.00
£68
| Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tyrconnell |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £88.75 | £67.63 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £68 vs £89.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£88.75 vs £67.63)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£67.63 vs £88.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
Who should buy Tyrconnell?
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13729) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange