Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
DistilleryMortlachFuji Gotemba
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£51.48£71.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £51 vs £72.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£51.48 vs £71.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.9 vs £51.48)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Fuji?

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

LeatheryTobaccoOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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