Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022 vs Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)

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

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
DistilleryLoch LomondMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%43%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£214.99£150
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022

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).

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is better value at £150 vs £215.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£214.99 vs £150)
  • 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 affordable (£150 vs £214.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1999 – Open Course Collection 2022

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitTobacco

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

SmokeyNuttyToasted

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