Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

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

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish
DistilleryMortlachTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.5%50%
Age24 yr13 yr
Price£117.76£74.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value67/100

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is better value at £75 vs £118.

For beginners: Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£117.76 vs £74.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £117.76)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - 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 Teeling?

Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Dried FruitChocolateLeathery

Only Teeling 13 Year Old Single Grain Red Wine Cask Finish

Cooked FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

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