Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
DistilleryMortlachGlenAllachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age12 yr9 yr
Price£43.95£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £49.9)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £43.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

ToastedOld WoodHoney

Only GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

VanillaNew Wood

Where to buy

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish

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