Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight vs Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie EightMortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBruichladdichMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age8 yr15 yr
Price£61.5£49.94
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value80/100

Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £62.

For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.5 vs £49.94)

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.94 vs £61.5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight

SmokeyLeafyOilyMedicinal

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302169, 302184, 302188 & 302240) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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