Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Big Peat 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Mortlach
★ 3.00
£50
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
| Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Big Peat 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.71 | £61.85 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £50 vs £62.
For beginners: Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.71 vs £61.85)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.85 vs £49.71)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Mortlach 10 Years Old 2000 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange