Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
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
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£57
| Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 19 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £52.85 | £56.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £57.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood 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
- +More affordable (£52.85 vs £56.95)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.95 vs £52.85)
- −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 The?
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood 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 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Where to buy
Mortlach 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 188 & 189) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange