Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
DistilleryMortlachTyrconnell
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age15 yr10 yr
Price£50.95£67.63
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £51 vs £68.

For beginners: Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £67.63)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.63 vs £50.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 Tyrconnell?

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodSmokey

Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedChocolateNutty

Where to buy

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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