Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

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

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980sMortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
DistilleryGlen TurnerMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£120£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value33/100

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £120 vs £150.

For beginners: Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £150)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £120)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glen Turner 12 Year Old - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

SmokeyNuttyOld Wood

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