Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£93
| Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.1% | 59.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £72.82 | £92.64 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £73 vs £93.
For beginners: Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£72.82 vs £92.64)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£92.64 vs £72.82)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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
Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh