Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Mortlach
£40
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 5.00
£46
| Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) | Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 55% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £40.15 | £45.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Quick verdict
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £46.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£40.15 vs £45.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£45.95 vs £40.15)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (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 Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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
Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Where to buy
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange