Big Peat Halloween Edition vs Mortlach 14 Year Old

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

Big Peat Halloween EditionMortlach 14 Year Old
DistilleryBig PeatMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%43.4%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£48.67£65.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 14 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value68/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 14 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Big Peat Halloween Edition is better value at £49 vs £66.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£48.67 vs £65.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 14 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£65.95 vs £48.67)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old

SherriedMalt ExtractCooked FruitNuttyVanilla

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