Cameronbridge 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Cameronbridge 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryCameron BridgeMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV54.7%55.9%
Age34 yr13 yr
Price£156.15£150
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Cameronbridge 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £156.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (34 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£156.15 vs £150)
  • 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 affordable (£150 vs £156.15)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Cameronbridge 34 Year Old 1978 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

OilyNuttyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew Wood

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