Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£26
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £26.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £26.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £26.4)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£26.4 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange