Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Auchroisk
£139
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Auchroisk |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £139.48 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £139 vs £150.
For beginners: Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (60/100 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 £139.48)
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£139.48 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 2061) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)