Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

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

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2
DistilleryMortlachThe Gauldrons
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%50%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£52.85£59.5
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £53 vs £60.

For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.85 vs £59.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.5 vs £52.85)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - 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 Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 195 & 196) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only The Gauldrons Sherry Edition Batch 2

SherriedChocolateDried FruitSmokey

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