Bimber Klub Edition Release No.3 - Imperial Stout Cask vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

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

Bimber Klub Edition Release No.3 - Imperial Stout CaskMortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
DistilleryBimberMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.2%43%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£120£150
Rating5.00/5

Bimber Klub Edition Release No.3 - Imperial Stout Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value33/100

Bimber Klub Edition Release No.3 - Imperial Stout Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bimber Klub Edition Release No.3 - Imperial Stout Cask is better value at £120 vs £150.

For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Bimber Klub Edition Release No.3 - Imperial Stout Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£120 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £120)

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber Klub Edition Release No.3 - Imperial Stout Cask 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 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

Toasted

Only Bimber Klub Edition Release No.3 - Imperial Stout Cask

ChocolateCooked MashOilyVanilla

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

SmokeyNuttyOld Wood

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