Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£66
| Big Peat 10 Year Old | Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 10 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £61.85 | £65.81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat 10 Year Old is better value at £62 vs £66.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£61.85 vs £65.81)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£65.81 vs £61.85)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange