Canadian Club 6 Year Old (Boxed) - 1974 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Canadian Club 6 Year Old (Boxed) - 1974Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryCanadian ClubMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£216£150
Rating5.00/5

Canadian Club 6 Year Old (Boxed) - 1974

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Canadian Club 6 Year Old (Boxed) - 1974

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £216.

For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old (Boxed) - 1974 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Canadian Club 6 Year Old (Boxed) - 1974

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£216 vs £150)
  • 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 affordable (£150 vs £216)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Canadian?

Canadian Club 6 Year Old (Boxed) - 1974 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Canadian Club 6 Year Old (Boxed) - 1974

Honey

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

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