GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish vs Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
GlenAllachie
★ 5.00
£50
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Mortlach
£41
| GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish | Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £49.9 | £40.55 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Quick verdict
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £50.
For beginners: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.9 vs £40.55)
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£40.55 vs £49.9)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Rye Wood Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (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
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