Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask FinishMortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTyrconnellMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%61.6%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£67.63£59.95
Rating5.00/5

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £68.

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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.63 vs £59.95)

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £67.63)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
  • 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 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

LeatheryOilyMalt ExtractTobacco

Where to buy

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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