Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£47.3£48.04
Rating5.00/5

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £48.

For beginners: Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £48.04)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.04 vs £47.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Extract

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeGreen-House

Only Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitOld Wood

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