Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£55
| Big Peat 10 Year Old | Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £61.85 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £55 vs £62.
For beginners: Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) 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)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.85 vs £54.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £61.85)
Cons
- −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 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (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
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 10 Year Old
Only Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange