Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£140
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 58.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £150 | £140.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £140 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 £140.13)
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£140.13 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −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 Caol?
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange