Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Dumbarton
£114
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dumbarton | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 31 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £113.77 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £114 vs £150.
For beginners: Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.77 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 13 years)
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 £113.77)
Who should buy Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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
Both taste of
Only Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)