Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£70
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Sailor's Home
★ 5.00
£54
| Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Sailor's Home |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.8% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £53.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old is better value at £54 vs £70.
For beginners: Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £53.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£53.5 vs £69.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Sailor's?
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Where to buy
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Sailor's Home The Horizon 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange