Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£93
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
| Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.5% | 54.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £92.64 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £93 vs £100.
For beginners: Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£92.64 vs £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £92.64)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
Mortlach 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 814727) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange