Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 3.89
£138
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 45.2% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £137.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.89/5 |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.89).
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old is better value at £138 vs £150.
For beginners: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old 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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £137.95)
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£137.95 vs £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 Van?
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old