Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlenturretMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%56.7%
Age35 yr21 yr
Price£199.95£164.21
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £164 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £164.21)

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£164.21 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

Old WoodSherried

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 10143) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

ChocolateToastedHoney

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