GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10
GlenDronach
£141
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 24 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £140.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10 is better value at £141 vs £150.
For beginners: GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£140.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — 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 £140.95)
Who should buy GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10 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 GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 2970) - Batch 10
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)