Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£53
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £52.85 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £53.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.85 vs £47.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £52.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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 Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)