Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Girvan
£164
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Girvan |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 51% |
| Age | 15 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £150 | £164.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is better value at £150 vs £164.
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)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £164.24)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£164.24 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Girvan?
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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 Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)