Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
DistilleryMortlachTimorous Beastie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£50.95£64.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value77/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £51 vs £65.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £64.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.9 vs £50.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - 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 Timorous?

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedDried FruitVanillaOld Wood

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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