Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Smögen 8 Year Old 2016 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Smögen 8 Year Old 2016 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Smögen
£145
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Smögen 8 Year Old 2016 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Smögen |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £150 | £144.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Smögen 8 Year Old 2016 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Smögen 8 Year Old 2016 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 8 Year Old 2016 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £145 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £144.95)
Smögen 8 Year Old 2016 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£144.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 8 Year Old 2016 - Decadent Drams (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.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
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