Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie
£114
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £113.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £114 vs £150.
For beginners: Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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 £113.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange