Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Glengoyne
£133
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £132.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt is better value at £133 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £132.95)
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Pros
- +More affordable (£132.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt 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 Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Where to buy
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 21 Year Old Spanish Sherry Butt
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange