Knappogue Castle 1995 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Knappogue Castle 1995
Knappogue Castle
★ 5.00
£43
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£52
| Knappogue Castle 1995 | Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Knappogue Castle | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £51.92 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Knappogue Castle 1995
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Knappogue Castle 1995
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Knappogue Castle 1995 is better value at £43 vs £52.
For beginners: Knappogue Castle 1995 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Knappogue Castle 1995
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £51.92)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.92 vs £42.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Knappogue?
Knappogue Castle 1995 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of