Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

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

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
DistilleryMortlachStrathisla
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.5%43%
Age10 yr30 yr
Price£102.25£87.07
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value57/100

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £102.

For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.25 vs £87.07)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£87.07 vs £102.25)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) 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.

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail 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

Sherried

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

LeatheryCooked FruitTobaccoSmokey

Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail

Old WoodHoneyDried FruitNutty

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