Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - 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 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.8%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£65.95£84.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value61/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800084 & 800085) - 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 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £65.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 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 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 800084 & 800085) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Fresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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