Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Kairos 70cl

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Kairos 70cl
DistilleryMortlachThe Lakes Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£147.99
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value33/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Kairos 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Kairos 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Kairos 70cl is better value at £148 vs £150.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Kairos 70cl is more approachable (70/100 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 £147.99)

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Kairos 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£147.99 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Kairos 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

SmokeyNuttyOld Wood

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Kairos 70cl

SherriedDried FruitHoneyVanilla

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