Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Carsebridge
★ 5.00
£230
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 55.9% |
| Age | 40 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £229.57 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £230.
For beginners: Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£229.57 vs £150)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £229.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11587) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
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