Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)

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

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask FinishMortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)
DistilleryAberfeldyMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%57.1%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£63.29£47.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory) is better value at £48 vs £63.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.29 vs £47.95)

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £63.29)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Aberfeldy 15 Year Old - Napa Valley Red Wine Cask Finish

Fresh FruitCooked FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #60 (Signatory)

SherriedMalt ExtractDried FruitChocolate

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