Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryMortlachJameson
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.9%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£164.09£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £164 vs £170.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£164.09 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £164.09)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Jameson?

Jameson 4.5L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

Jameson 4.5L

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