Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£229
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 55.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £229 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £229.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£229 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 £229)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7911318) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange