Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryMortlachSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£52.85£38
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 Feathery Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £53.

For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.85 vs £38)

The Feathery Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£38 vs £52.85)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Feathery Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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

Old Wood

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

Honey

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