Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) vs Big Peat 10 Year Old

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)Big Peat 10 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%46%
Age9 yr10 yr
Price£49.95£61.85
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value80/100

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £62.

For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £61.85)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.85 vs £49.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

HoneyNuttyToastedMalt Extract

Only Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokeyOilyKipperyVegetative

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