Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release) vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
DistilleryHighland ParkMortlach
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£229.9£150
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)

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 £230.

For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£229.9 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £229.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

SmokeyToasted

Only Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)

SherriedFresh FruitHoney

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

NuttyOld Wood

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