Bowmore 17 Year Old - White Sands vs Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 17 Year Old - White Sands
Bowmore
★ 3.88
£199
Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection
Mortlach
★ 4.75
£150
| Bowmore 17 Year Old - White Sands | Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | 3.88/5 | 4.75/5 |
Bowmore 17 Year Old - White Sands
Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection
Bowmore 17 Year Old - White Sands
Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection
Quick verdict
Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection is rated higher (4.75 vs 3.88).
Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Bowmore 17 Year Old - White Sands is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 17 Year Old - White Sands
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (3.9 vs 4.8)
Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 17 Year Old - White Sands is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Six?
Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Bowmore 17 Year Old - White Sands
Only Six Kingdoms & Mortlach 15 Year Old - Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection