Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) vs Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
Mortlach
£69
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Locke's
★ 5.00
£50
| Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) | Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Locke's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £69.25 | £50.45 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Quick verdict
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is better value at £50 vs £69.
For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.25 vs £50.45)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£50.45 vs £69.25)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Freshly?
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) 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 Locke's?
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
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Where to buy
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange