WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World vs Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21440) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21440) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach
£102
| WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21440) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £124 | £101.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21440) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21440) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21440) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £102 vs £124.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124 vs £101.53)
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21440) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£101.53 vs £124)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21440) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21440) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)