Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach
£125
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£100
| Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 51.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £124.75 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £100 vs £125.
For beginners: Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.75 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £124.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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.
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Where to buy
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange