Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Tormore
£111
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 55.9% |
| Age | 27 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £110.82 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (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).
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £111 vs £150.
For beginners: Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£110.82 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (27 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 £110.82)
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)