Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2017 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2017
Lochnagar
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2017 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lochnagar | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2017
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2017
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 £199.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2017
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2017 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.
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
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Only Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2017
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