Mortlach 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 12/943) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 12/943) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryMortlachTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%40%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£74.2£99.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 12/943) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner50/100
Value67/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 12/943) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 12/943) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £74 vs £100.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 12/943) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£74.2 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £74.2)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 12/943) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 12/943) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitToastedNutty

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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