Fercullen 10 Year Old vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

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

Fercullen 10 Year OldMortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)
DistilleryFercullenMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
Age10 yr9 yr
Price£52.5£49.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value95/100

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value80/100

Fercullen 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fercullen 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £53.

For beginners: Fercullen 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.5 vs £49.95)

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £52.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Fercullen?

Fercullen 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Fercullen 10 Year Old

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Toasted

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Fercullen 10 Year Old

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