Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Arran 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 251)
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 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 251)
Arran
£250
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Arran 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 251) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Arran |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £150 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Arran 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 251)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Arran 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 251)
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 £250.
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 £250)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Arran 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 251)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 Arran?
Arran 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 251) 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
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Arran 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 251)