GlenAllachie 8 Year Old vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

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

GlenAllachie 8 Year OldMortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
DistilleryGlenAllachieMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age8 yr13 yr
Price£40.5£32.62
Rating4.75/5

GlenAllachie 8 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

GlenAllachie 8 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenAllachie 8 Year Old is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £41.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 8 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£40.5 vs £32.62)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.62 vs £40.5)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 8 Year Old 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (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

Only GlenAllachie 8 Year Old

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateDried FruitNutty

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)

Cooked MashLeatherySmokeyHoneyToasted

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