Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£53
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£49
| Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £52.85 | £49.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is better value at £49 vs £53.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.85 vs £49.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.05 vs £52.85)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - 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.
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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