Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 4.00
£34
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£146
| Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.4% |
| Age | 17 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £33.63 | £146.14 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £34 vs £146.
For beginners: Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£33.63 vs £146.14)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£146.14 vs £33.63)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1 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 17 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Only Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1