Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryMortlachGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age14 yr10 yr
Price£79.68£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is better value at £48 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

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.68 vs £48.42)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

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

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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

ToastedHoney

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

NuttyMalt Extract

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyVanilla

Where to buy

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1998 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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