Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Big Peat 10 Year Old

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Big Peat 10 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age14 yr10 yr
Price£79.68£61.85
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat 10 Year Old is better value at £62 vs £80.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.68 vs £61.85)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£61.85 vs £79.68)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Big?

Big Peat 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

ToastedNuttyMalt ExtractHoney

Only Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokeyOilyKipperyVegetative

Where to buy

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Big Peat 10 Year Old

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