Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£53
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathdearn
★ 5.00
£45
| Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Strathdearn |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.2% |
| Age | 19 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £52.85 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £53.
For beginners: Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.85 vs £44.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £52.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — 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 Strathdearn?
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange