Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Laballe Bas Armagnac 1993 / Bot.2025
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1993 / Bot.2025
Laballe
£145
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Laballe Bas Armagnac 1993 / Bot.2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Laballe |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £145 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1993 / Bot.2025
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1993 / Bot.2025
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1993 / Bot.2025 is better value at £145 vs £150.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £145)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1993 / Bot.2025
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£145 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 Laballe?
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1993 / Bot.2025 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Laballe Bas Armagnac 1993 / Bot.2025