Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 4.00
£50
| Big Peat 10 Year Old | Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £61.85 | £49.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £62.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.85 vs £49.94)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.94 vs £61.85)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - 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.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat 10 Year Old
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange