Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
Bladnoch
£175
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 45.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £174.65 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £175.
For beginners: Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (60/100 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 £174.65)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£174.65 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
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