Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13521) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13521) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Auchroisk
£185
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13521) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.5% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £184.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13521) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13521) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is better value at £150 vs £185.
For beginners: Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13521) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13521) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£184.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £184.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13521) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1994 (cask 13521) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)