Old Pulteney 16 Year Old vs Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Old Pulteney 16 Year OldMortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryPulteneyMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age16 yr14 yr
Price£68.5£48.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £49 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 £48.95)

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 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 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

SherriedVanilla

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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