Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Knappogue Castle 1995
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£52
Knappogue Castle 1995
Knappogue Castle
★ 5.00
£43
| Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Knappogue Castle 1995 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Knappogue Castle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £51.92 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Knappogue Castle 1995
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Knappogue Castle 1995
Quick verdict
Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Knappogue Castle 1995 is better value at £43 vs £52.
For beginners: Knappogue Castle 1995 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.92 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Knappogue Castle 1995
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £51.92)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - 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 Knappogue?
Knappogue Castle 1995 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of