Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Arran 17 Year Old / 2023 Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Arran 17 Year Old / 2023 Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Arran
£112
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Arran 17 Year Old / 2023 Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Arran |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £112 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Arran 17 Year Old / 2023 Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Arran 17 Year Old / 2023 Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Arran 17 Year Old / 2023 Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £112 vs £150.
For beginners: Arran 17 Year Old / 2023 Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £112)
Arran 17 Year Old / 2023 Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£112 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Arran?
Arran 17 Year Old / 2023 Edition Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
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