Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse
Chichibu
£131
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Chichibu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £130.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse is better value at £131 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 £130.95)
Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse
Pros
- +More affordable (£130.95 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — 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 Chichibu?
Chichibu 12 Year Old Golden Horse 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
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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
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