Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Caperdonich
£123
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 55.9% |
| Age | 37 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £122.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (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).
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £123 vs £150.
For beginners: Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£122.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — 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 £122.95)
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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