The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 vs Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThe GauldronsMortlach
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£59.5£42.76
Rating5.00/5

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £43 vs £60.

For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

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 (£59.5 vs £42.76)

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.76 vs £59.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SherriedChocolateDried FruitSmokey

Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317315 & 317319) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

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