Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - AdelaMortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBladnochMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.7%51.8%
Age15 yr15 yr
Price£120£133.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value42/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value37/100

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is better value at £120 vs £134.

For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £120)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 5) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

ToastedChocolate

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