Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - AdelaMortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBladnochMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.7%48.8%
Age15 yr20 yr
Price£120£129.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value42/100

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner55/100
Value31/100

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is better value at £120 vs £130.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.95 vs £120)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

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 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela

SherriedHoneyVanilla

Only Mortlach 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedChocolateNutty

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