Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) vs Yoichi Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150

Yoichi Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery
Yoichi
£225
| Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) | Yoichi Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Yoichi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 15 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £224.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Yoichi Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery
Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Yoichi Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery
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 £225.
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 £224.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Yoichi Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£224.99 vs £150)
- −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 Yoichi?
Yoichi Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
Only Yoichi Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery