High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke vs Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7179 + 7180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke
High Coast
★ 5.00
£61
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7179 + 7180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£47
| High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke | Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7179 + 7180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | High Coast | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £61.25 | £46.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7179 + 7180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7179 + 7180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7179 + 7180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £61.
For beginners: Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7179 + 7180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.25 vs £46.63)
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7179 + 7180) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£46.63 vs £61.25)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy High?
High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 7179 + 7180) - 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.
Tasting notes
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