Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
DistilleryMortlachScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%53.1%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£52.85£49
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is better value at £49 vs £53.

For beginners: Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.85 vs £49)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49 vs £52.85)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 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

Only Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

KipperyOilyToastedSmokey

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried FruitHoneyVanilla

Where to buy

Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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