Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
Pernod Ricard
£250
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch | Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pernod Ricard | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | France | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
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 £250.
For beginners: Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch 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.
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
Only Imperial 21 Year Old Blended Scotch
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)