Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of EdinburghDeanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMortlachDeanston
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.5%53.4%
Age10 yr19 yr
Price£92.64£71.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value54/100

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value69/100

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £72 vs £93.

For beginners: Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£92.64 vs £71.95)

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £92.64)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Fresh FruitToasted

Only Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old Wood

Where to buy

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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