Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of DiscoveryMortlach 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerMortlach
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£49.05£39.4
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £39 vs £49.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

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 (£49.05 vs £39.4)

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.4 vs £49.05)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 9 Year Old 2005 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery

Fresh Fruit

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