Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Tamdhu 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Tamdhu 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tamdhu
£244
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Tamdhu 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tamdhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £150 | £243.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Tamdhu 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Tamdhu 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £244.
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 £243.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tamdhu 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£243.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 28 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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