Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryMortlachGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£45.24£48.42
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £45 vs £48.

For beginners: Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.24 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £45.24)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - 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 Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractCooked FruitNutty

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyVanilla

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