Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
£132
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 55.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £131.74 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (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).
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £132 vs £150.
For beginners: Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£131.74 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −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 £131.74)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Highland Park 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9242) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)