Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Craigellachie
£126
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 64.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £125.5 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £126 vs £150.
For beginners: Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£125.5 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — 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 £125.5)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 900582) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange