Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
£60
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Tyrconnell
★ 5.00
£68
| Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tyrconnell |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.6% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £67.63 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £68.
For beginners: Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £67.63)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£67.63 vs £59.95)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Tyrconnell?
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish 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
Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange