Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMortlachSpeyburn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%49.5%
Age11 yr7 yr
Price£68.9£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £69.

For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.9 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £68.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Speyburn?

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Toasted

Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Where to buy

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2012 - Small Batch Edition #1 (Signatory)

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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