Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£90
| Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 57.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £120 | £90.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £90 vs £120.
For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £90.46)
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£90.46 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange