Ardbeg 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2447) - 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Butt (Fèis Ìle 2023) vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2447) - 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Butt (Fèis Ìle 2023)
Ardbeg
£799
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Ardbeg 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2447) - 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Butt (Fèis Ìle 2023) | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 43.4% |
| Age | 11 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £799 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2447) - 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Butt (Fèis Ìle 2023)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Ardbeg 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2447) - 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Butt (Fèis Ìle 2023)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £799.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2447) - 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Butt (Fèis Ìle 2023)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£799 vs £582.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£582.95 vs £799)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2447) - 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Butt (Fèis Ìle 2023) 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Ardbeg 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2447) - 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry Butt (Fèis Ìle 2023)
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old