The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) vs Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 12252 & 12259) - Signatory

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 12252 & 12259) - Signatory
DistilleryGlenturretMannochmore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%43%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£48.42£35.95
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 12252 & 12259) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 12252 & 12259) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 12252 & 12259) - Signatory is better value at £36 vs £48.

For beginners: Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 12252 & 12259) - Signatory is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £35.95)

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 12252 & 12259) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

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

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 12252 & 12259) - Signatory 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyToasted

Only Mannochmore 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 12252 & 12259) - Signatory

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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