The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryGlenturretMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.8%55.9%
Age15 yr13 yr
Price£164.95£150
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)

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).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £165.

For beginners: The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£164.95 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 £164.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release) 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2024 Release)

SherriedChocolateHoneyDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt ExtractToasted

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