Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryMortlachTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.5%40%
Age17 yr10 yr
Price£140.95£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is better value at £100 vs £141.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£140.95 vs £99.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £140.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi) 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.

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 2003 (cask 800263) (Adelphi)

SherriedDried FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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