Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach
£185
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Talisker |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 57.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £184.95 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £185.
For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£184.95 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
Mortlach 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange