Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish
DistilleryMortlachAberfeldy
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age18 yr15 yr
Price£45.69£63.29
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £63.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£45.69 vs £63.29)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.29 vs £45.69)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - 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.

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedCooked FruitHoney

Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SherriedNutty

Only Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Fresh FruitVanilla

Where to buy

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

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