Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask FinishMortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTyrconnellMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£67.63£82.88
Rating5.00/5

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £68 vs £83.

For beginners: Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£67.63 vs £82.88)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.88 vs £67.63)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Tyrconnell?

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

HoneyMalt ExtractOld Wood

Where to buy

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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