Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£53
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
The Scalasaig
★ 5.00
£48
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | The Scalasaig Island Hopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | The Scalasaig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £52.85 | £48.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Quick verdict
The Scalasaig Island Hopper 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 £48.25)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£48.25 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 Scalasaig Island Hopper suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Where to buy
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange