Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Locke's
★ 5.00
£50
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£52
| Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter | Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Locke's | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £50.45 | £51.92 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is better value at £50 vs £52.
For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£50.45 vs £51.92)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.92 vs £50.45)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Locke's?
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter 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 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - 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
Both taste of