Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky vs Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese WhiskyMortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryFuji GotembaMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£71.9£51.48
Rating5.00/5

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £51 vs £72.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.9 vs £51.48)

Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£51.48 vs £71.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Fuji?

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky 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 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 1997 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

LeatheryTobaccoOld WoodDried Fruit

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