Minor Case Straight Rye vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Minor Case Straight RyeMortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLimestone BranchMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45%48.4%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£58.5£72.3
Rating5.00/5

Minor Case Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value85/100

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Minor Case Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Minor Case Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Minor Case Straight Rye is better value at £59 vs £72.

For beginners: Minor Case Straight Rye is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Minor Case Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£58.5 vs £72.3)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.3 vs £58.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Minor?

Minor Case Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Minor Case Straight Rye

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyToastedLeatheryMalt ExtractTobacco

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