Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Invergordon
£110
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 41% |
| Age | 15 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £150 | £110 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £110 vs £150.
For beginners: Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 £110)
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£110 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)