Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryMortlachScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£43.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 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 £56.

For beginners: Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 317274 & 317314 & 317323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractToastedOld WoodHoney

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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