Jameson 4.5L vs Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

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

Jameson 4.5LMortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryJamesonMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£169.5£164.09
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £164 vs £170.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £164.09)

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£164.09 vs £169.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Jameson?

Jameson 4.5L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Jameson 4.5L

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Where to buy

Jameson 4.5L

Mortlach 15 Year Old 1998 (cask 6) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

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