Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
DistilleryMortlachScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%54%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£79.68£50.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value98/100

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is better value at £51 vs £80.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.68 vs £50.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £79.68)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

NuttyMalt ExtractHoney

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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