Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMortlachSpeyburn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%49.5%
Age9 yr7 yr
Price£49.95£46.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value80/100

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt) 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 Speyburn?

Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2013 Father of Malt (Master of Malt)

Nutty

Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitVanilla

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