Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Knappogue Castle 1995

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Knappogue Castle 1995
DistilleryMortlachKnappogue Castle
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£43.23£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Knappogue Castle 1995

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knappogue Castle 1995

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Knappogue Castle 1995 is better value at £43 vs £43.

For beginners: Knappogue Castle 1995 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.23 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Knappogue Castle 1995

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £43.23)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Knappogue?

Knappogue Castle 1995 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 Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Knappogue Castle 1995

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Where to buy

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 4081+4082) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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