Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Imperial
£203
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £202.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £203.
For beginners: Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£202.95 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 £202.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)