Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Mortlach
£190
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£230
| Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | WhistlePig 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | WhistlePig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £189.62 | £229.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is better value at £190 vs £230.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£189.62 vs £229.99)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£229.99 vs £189.62)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 5185) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Only WhistlePig 15 Year Old