Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhailMortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryStrathislaMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%56.7%
Age30 yr12 yr
Price£87.07£79.95
Rating5.00/5

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value57/100

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £80 vs £87.

For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.07 vs £79.95)

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £87.07)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Old WoodHoneyNutty

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

ChocolateToasted

Where to buy

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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