Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryMortlachThe Epicurean
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%58.6%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£52.85£47.89
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value95/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £53.

For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.85 vs £47.89)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.89 vs £52.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - 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 Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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

SherriedChocolate

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Dried FruitOld WoodNutty

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokeyToasted

Where to buy

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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