Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£66
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
| Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 15 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £65.81 | £87.07 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £66 vs £87.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£65.81 vs £87.07)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.07 vs £65.81)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail 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
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange