Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery vs Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of DiscoveryMortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerMortlach
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.4%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£49.05£52.85
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is better value at £49 vs £53.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.05 vs £52.85)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.85 vs £49.05)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2004 (cask 10968) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

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