Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
Bunnahabhain
£120
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 59.3% |
| Age | 15 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £150 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi) 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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £120)
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
- −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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi) 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
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)