Balvenie 14 Year Old Peated Triple Cask vs Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection

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

Balvenie 14 Year Old Peated Triple CaskSix Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection
DistilleryBalvenieMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.3%46%
Age14 yr15 yr
Price£199£150
Rating4.80/54.75/5

Balvenie 14 Year Old Peated Triple Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value24/100

Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value32/100

Balvenie 14 Year Old Peated Triple Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie 14 Year Old Peated Triple Cask is rated higher (4.80 vs 4.75).

Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Balvenie 14 Year Old Peated Triple Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)

Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 4.8)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Balvenie?

Balvenie 14 Year Old Peated Triple Cask 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 Six?

Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Balvenie 14 Year Old Peated Triple Cask

SmokeyToastedVanillaDried FruitNew Wood

Only Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateNuttyOld Wood

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