Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryInchgowerMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.9%55.9%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£250£150
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007

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 £250.

For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2007

HoneyNuttyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew Wood

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