Compass Box Metropolis - The Extinct Blends Quartet vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Metropolis - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Compass Box
£238
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Compass Box Metropolis - The Extinct Blends Quartet | Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Mortlach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £237.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Metropolis - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Compass Box Metropolis - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is better value at £150 vs £238.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Metropolis - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£237.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £237.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Metropolis - The Extinct Blends Quartet suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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