Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£118
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 55.9% |
| Age | 35 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £117.89 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas 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).
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £118 vs £150.
For beginners: Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£117.89 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £117.89)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas 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 Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1975 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)