Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1984 (Thompson Bros.) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1984 (Thompson Bros.)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryCameron BridgeMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV46.7%55.9%
Age32 yr13 yr
Price£175£150
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1984 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1984 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £175.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1984 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1984 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£175 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 £175)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1984 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

Malt Extract

Only Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1984 (Thompson Bros.)

Old WoodOilyNuttyYeasty

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew WoodToasted

Where to buy

Cameronbridge 32 Year Old 1984 (Thompson Bros.)

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