Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£66
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£65
| Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £65.81 | £64.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £66.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£65.81 vs £64.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£64.9 vs £65.81)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Timorous?
Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish