Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMortlachSpeyburn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.5%
Age7 yr7 yr
Price£39.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 Speyburn?

Speyburn 7 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 Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyVanilla

Only Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Old Wood

Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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