Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs The Deveron 18 Year Old

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of EdinburghThe Deveron 18 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachThe Deveron
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.7%40%
Age12 yr18 yr
Price£79.95£62.94
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Deveron 18 Year Old is better value at £63 vs £80.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £62.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£62.94 vs £79.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Deveron 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

The Deveron 18 Year Old

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