Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.5%43%
Age9 yr21 yr
Price£68.82£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value73/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £69 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£68.82 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £68.82)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - 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 The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old 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

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800058 & 800061) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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