Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs The Marketing Malt 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
The Marketing Malt 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£185
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | The Marketing Malt 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Decadent Drinks |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £150 | £184.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
The Marketing Malt 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
The Marketing Malt 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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 £185.
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 affordable (£150 vs £184.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Marketing Malt 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£184.95 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 The?
The Marketing Malt 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only The Marketing Malt 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)