Benriach 11 Year Old (cask 196) - Dràm Mòr vs Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 11 Year Old (cask 196) - Dràm Mòr
Benriach
★ 5.00
£80
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 4.00
£66
| Benriach 11 Year Old (cask 196) - Dràm Mòr | Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 57.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £65.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Benriach 11 Year Old (cask 196) - Dràm Mòr
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Benriach 11 Year Old (cask 196) - Dràm Mòr
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Benriach 11 Year Old (cask 196) - Dràm Mòr is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £66 vs £80.
For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benriach 11 Year Old (cask 196) - Dràm Mòr
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £65.95)
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£65.95 vs £79.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 11 Year Old (cask 196) - Dràm Mòr 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 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (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
Only Benriach 11 Year Old (cask 196) - Dràm Mòr
Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)