Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryDouglas Laing
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.2%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.3£49.71
Rating5.00/5

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

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 £50.

For beginners: Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.3 vs £49.71)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.71 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 & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyFresh FruitHay-likeGreen-House

Only Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

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