Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 12 (1L)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 12 (1L)
DistilleryMortlachJack Daniel's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltTennessee
ABV43%43%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value33/100

Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 12 (1L)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 12 (1L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £199.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 12 (1L) 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 £199)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 12 (1L)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • 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 Jack?

Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 12 (1L) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Tennessee character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyToastedOld Wood

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

Nutty

Only Jack Daniel's Scenes from Lynchburg No. 12 (1L)

TobaccoVanilla

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