Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Glengoyne
£123
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 55.9% |
| Age | 19 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £122.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation is better value at £123 vs £150.
For beginners: Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation
Pros
- +More affordable (£122.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — 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 £122.95)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation 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
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