Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Mortlach
£61
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£49
| Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman | Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 53.1% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.63 | £49 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is better value at £49 vs £61.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.63 vs £49)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49 vs £60.63)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Scallywag?
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 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
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Where to buy
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 10998) - The Maltman
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange