Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistillerySchenleyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£216£150
Rating5.00/5

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984

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 £216.

For beginners: Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£216 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 £216)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Schenley?

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 ExtractNew WoodToasted

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