Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
DistilleryMortlachTullamore D.E.W.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%55%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£48.95£45.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is better value at £46 vs £49.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.95 vs £45.95)
  • 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 affordable (£45.95 vs £48.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - 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 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

ToastedHoney

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

SherriedVanillaCooked Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 (casks 302198, 302199, 302210 & 302218) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix

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