Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMortlachThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%48.8%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£82.88£82.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £83 vs £83.

For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£82.88 vs £82.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £82.88)

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.

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoneyMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Vanilla

Where to buy

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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