Mortlach 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 305108 & 305109 & 305120) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Rock Island Tequila Edition

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 305108 & 305109 & 305120) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Rock Island Tequila Edition
DistilleryMortlachRock Island
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£44.95£60.75
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 305108 & 305109 & 305120) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Rock Island Tequila Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value82/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 305108 & 305109 & 305120) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Island Tequila Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Island Tequila Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 305108 & 305109 & 305120) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £45 vs £61.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 305108 & 305109 & 305120) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 305108 & 305109 & 305120) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £60.75)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Rock Island Tequila Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.75 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 305108 & 305109 & 305120) - 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 Rock?

Rock Island Tequila Edition 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

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 305108 & 305109 & 305120) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Rock Island Tequila Edition

SmokeyOilyCitric

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