Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
DistilleryMortlachScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.4%54%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£79.42£50.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value63/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value98/100

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is better value at £51 vs £79.

For beginners: Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.42 vs £50.95)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £79.42)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodChocolate

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Cooked Fruit

Where to buy

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