Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£99
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
★ 3.75
£85
| Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 16 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99 | £84.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.75/5 |
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £85 vs £99.
For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£99 vs £84.83)
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£84.83 vs £99)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 16 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange