Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 203) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 203) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryDeanstonMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.4%56.7%
Age19 yr17 yr
Price£71.95£113
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value69/100

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 203) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 203) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £72 vs £113.

For beginners: Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £113)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 203) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£113 vs £71.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 203) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Honey

Only Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 203) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

Where to buy

Deanston 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 203) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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