Cameronbridge 31 Year Old 1992 - North Star Spirits vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Cameronbridge 31 Year Old 1992 - North Star SpiritsMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryCameron BridgeMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.9%55.9%
Age31 yr13 yr
Price£129.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 31 Year Old 1992 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Cameronbridge 31 Year Old 1992 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cameronbridge 31 Year Old 1992 - North Star Spirits is better value at £130 vs £150.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 31 Year Old 1992 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 31 Year Old 1992 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +More affordable (£129.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 £129.95)

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 31 Year Old 1992 - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Cameronbridge 31 Year Old 1992 - North Star Spirits

Old WoodHoney

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

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