Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£90
| Big Peat 10 Year Old | Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £61.85 | £90.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is better value at £62 vs £90.
For beginners: Big Peat 10 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£61.85 vs £90.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£90.46 vs £61.85)
- −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 20 Year Old 1990 - 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 Big Peat 10 Year Old
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange