Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Oban
£129
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Oban |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £128.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2025) is better value at £129 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £128.95)
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Pros
- +More affordable (£128.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Oban?
Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2025) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Oban 12 Year Old (Special Release 2025)