Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Highland Park 18 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Highland Park
£120
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Highland Park 18 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £120 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 £119.95)
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£119.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Highland?
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
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