Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter 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.

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic DecanterMortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryLocke'sMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age8 yr13 yr
Price£50.45£51.92
Rating5.00/5

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value99/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 314536 & 314537 & 314560) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £52.

For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 £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 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.92 vs £50.45)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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