Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Big Peat 10 Year OldMortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryBig PeatMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr10 yr
Price£61.85£49.71
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value60/100

Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £50 vs £62.

For beginners: Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.85 vs £49.71)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.71 vs £61.85)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat 10 Year Old 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 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokeyOilyKipperyVegetative

Only Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

NuttyMalt ExtractHoneyToastedOld Wood

Where to buy

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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