Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)

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

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionMortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)
DistilleryRock IslandMortlach
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%43%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£44.5£32.62
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £45.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.5 vs £32.62)

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.62 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Rock?

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (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

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7900+7901) (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOld WoodNutty

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