Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Ardmore 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15228) - Old Particular (Douglas 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
Ardmore 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore
£110
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Ardmore 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Ardmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £109.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Ardmore 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Ardmore 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £110 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 £109.99)
Ardmore 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£109.99 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Ardmore 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 15228) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)