Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

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

Old Pulteney 16 Year OldMortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)
DistilleryPulteneyMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.2%
Age16 yr10 yr
Price£68.5£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value73/100

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory) is better value at £55 vs £69.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.5 vs £54.95)

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £68.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

Cooked FruitTobaccoLeatheryMalt Extract

Where to buy

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

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