Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010sMortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryLoch LomondMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%52.6%
Age15 yr21 yr
Price£99.95£124.75
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is better value at £100 vs £125.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £124.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.75 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Fresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Old Wood

Where to buy

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old - 2010s

Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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