Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey vs Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Malones Triple Cask Irish WhiskeyMortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryMalonesMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV42%46%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£39.95£52.85
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value95/100

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey is better value at £40 vs £53.

For beginners: Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £52.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.85 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Malones?

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Sherried

Only Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Dried FruitChocolateOld WoodNutty

Where to buy

Malones Triple Cask Irish Whiskey

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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