Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)

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

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask MaturedFreshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
DistilleryAmrutMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%46%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£88.99£69.25
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) is better value at £69 vs £89.

For beginners: Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.99 vs £69.25)

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£69.25 vs £88.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured 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 Freshly?

Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) 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

Malt Extract

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SherriedVanillaHoney

Only Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)

Hay-likeLeafyFresh Fruit

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