Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£191
| Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve | Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £199 | £191.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £191 vs £199.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £191.2)
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£191.2 vs £199)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)