Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Scotia
£148
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.9% |
| Age | 24 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £147.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £148 vs £150.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£147.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (24 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 £147.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange