Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£150
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£119
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) | Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 53.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £150 | £119 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Quick verdict
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is better value at £119 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £119)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£119 vs £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Old?
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof