Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Foursquare 2010 Rum / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Foursquare 2010 Rum / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Foursquare
£125
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Foursquare 2010 Rum / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Foursquare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Foursquare 2010 Rum / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Foursquare 2010 Rum / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Foursquare 2010 Rum / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Foursquare 2010 Rum / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum 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 £125)
Foursquare 2010 Rum / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£125 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 Foursquare?
Foursquare 2010 Rum / 12 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum 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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