Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory) vs Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

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

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachPulteney
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%46%
Age10 yr16 yr
Price£54.95£68.5
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value73/100

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory) is better value at £55 vs £69.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £68.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.5 vs £54.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2014 - Small Batch Edition #15 (Signatory)

Cooked FruitTobaccoLeatheryMalt Extract

Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Where to buy

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