Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Glenburgie
£150
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.9% | 55.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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 £150.
For beginners: Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) 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.
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 Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)