Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Benrinnes 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 101) - 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
Benrinnes 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£226
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Benrinnes 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 49.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £150 | £225.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Benrinnes 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Benrinnes 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is better value at £150 vs £226.
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 affordable (£150 vs £225.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Benrinnes 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£225.95 vs £150)
- −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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 101) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
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