Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) vs The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)The Nite Owl Blended Scotch
DistilleryMortlachThe Nite Owl
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£26.4£22.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch is better value at £23 vs £26.

For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£26.4 vs £22.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£22.95 vs £26.4)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.

Who should buy The?

The Nite Owl Blended Scotch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoney

Only The Nite Owl Blended Scotch

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaToasted

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