Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£135
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Loch Lomond
★ 5.00
£100
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £134.71 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Quick verdict
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is better value at £100 vs £135.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.71 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £134.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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