Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask
Tormore
£141
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 55.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £140.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask is better value at £141 vs £150.
For beginners: Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£140.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — 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 Tormore?
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask 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
Both taste of
Only Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 20095A) - The Single Cask
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)