Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£150
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 45 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £149.7 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.7 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £149.7)
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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
Only Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)