Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

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

Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
DistilleryInvergordonMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV41%43%
Age35 yr15 yr
Price£110£150
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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).

Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £110 vs £150.

For beginners: Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£110 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £110)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 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 Wood

Only Invergordon 35 Year Old 1987 Hogsheads Marriage (casks 9300944 & 9300966) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh FruitFragant

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

SmokeyNuttyToasted

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