Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Clan Colla
£229
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clan Colla | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £228.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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 £229.
For beginners: Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£228.95 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 £228.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Clan?
Clan Colla 20 Year Old 2001 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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