Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317287 & 317305) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317287 & 317305) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
DistilleryMortlachGlenDronach
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£42.95£56.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317287 & 317305) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317287 & 317305) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317287 & 317305) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £43 vs £57.

For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317287 & 317305) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317287 & 317305) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £56.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.95 vs £42.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317287 & 317305) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 The?

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2009 (casks 317287 & 317305) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitChocolate

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