Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Elgin
£125
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £125 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 £124.95)
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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%)
Only Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)