Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
GlenAllachie
£140
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £140.24 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £140 vs £150.
For beginners: Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£140.24 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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 £140.24)
Who should buy Glenallachie?
Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Glenallachie 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 5252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)