Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£51
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£49
| Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £51.48 | £49.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is better value at £49 vs £51.
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
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.48 vs £49.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.05 vs £51.48)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange