Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Foursquare Mystique 14 Year Old / Exclusive to the Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Foursquare Mystique 14 Year Old / Exclusive to the Whisky Exchange
Foursquare
£110
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Foursquare Mystique 14 Year Old / Exclusive to the Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Foursquare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £110 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Foursquare Mystique 14 Year Old / Exclusive to the Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Foursquare Mystique 14 Year Old / Exclusive to the Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Foursquare Mystique 14 Year Old / Exclusive to the Whisky Exchange is better value at £110 vs £150.
For beginners: Foursquare Mystique 14 Year Old / Exclusive to the Whisky Exchange is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £110)
Foursquare Mystique 14 Year Old / Exclusive to the Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£110 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Foursquare?
Foursquare Mystique 14 Year Old / Exclusive to the Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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