Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryMortlachTullamore D.E.W.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%55%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£54.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is better value at £46 vs £55.

For beginners: Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £45.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £54.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

TobaccoLeatheryMalt Extract

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

HoneyVanillaToasted

Where to buy

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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