Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky
Glenmorangie
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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 £250.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky 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 Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old / Millennium Malt Highland Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange