Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Springbank 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10737) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Springbank 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10737) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Springbank
£203
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Springbank 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10737) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.4% |
| Age | 15 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £203.06 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Springbank 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10737) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Springbank 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10737) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £203.
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)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £203.06)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Springbank 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10737) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£203.06 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Springbank?
Springbank 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10737) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Springbank 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 10737) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)