Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 4.22
£5
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky
Mortlach
£7
| Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £5.33 | £6.95 |
| Rating | 4.22/5 | — |
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (4.22 vs 0.00).
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is better value at £5 vs £7.
For beginners: Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
- +More affordable (£5.33 vs £6.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£6.95 vs £5.33)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.2)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Aerolite?
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Only Mortlach 2014 / 10 Year Old / Bolgheri Cask 28 Sample / Signatory for TWE Speyside Whisky