Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

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

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's ChoiceMortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
DistilleryBladnochMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%43%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£174.65£150
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

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).

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is better value at £150 vs £175.

For beginners: Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£174.65 vs £150)
  • 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 affordable (£150 vs £174.65)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

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

Old WoodToastedNutty

Only Bladnoch 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 4603) - Mackillop's Choice

Honey

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

Smokey

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