Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky
DistilleryMortlachLagavulin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£150£146
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky

Smoke66/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky is better value at £146 vs £150.

For beginners: Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £146)

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£146 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

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

NuttyToastedOld Wood

Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky

CitricFresh FruitCoal-gasMedicinal

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