Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
DistilleryMortlachGlenDronach
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr10 yr
Price£42.72£56.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 vs £57.

For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.72 vs £56.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.95 vs £42.72)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedNutty

Only The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitChocolate

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