Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
A. D. Rattray
£133
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | A. D. Rattray | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.2% | 55.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £132.92 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) is better value at £133 vs £150.
For beginners: Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£132.92 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £132.92)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) 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
Only Inchgower 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 8776) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)