Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement) vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement)
Defilement
£202
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement) | Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Defilement | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.2% | 43% |
| Age | 40 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £201.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
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 £202.
For beginners: Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£201.95 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 £201.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blended?
Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
Only Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement)
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)