Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Ledaig 20 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Ledaig 20 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tobermory
£120
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Ledaig 20 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 58.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £150 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Ledaig 20 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Ledaig 20 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ledaig 20 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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)
Ledaig 20 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£119.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 20 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
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