Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1995 (casks 88229 & 88235) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

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

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1995 (casks 88229 & 88235) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
DistilleryGlen GrantMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.1%43%
Age27 yr15 yr
Price£182£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1995 (casks 88229 & 88235) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value33/100

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1995 (casks 88229 & 88235) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £182.

For beginners: Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1995 (casks 88229 & 88235) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1995 (casks 88229 & 88235) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£182 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 £182)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1995 (casks 88229 & 88235) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 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

Both taste of

Old WoodToastedNutty

Only Glen Grant 27 Year Old 1995 (casks 88229 & 88235) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

Smokey

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