Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.6%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£65.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £66 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£65.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £65.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Fresh FruitVanillaNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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