Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£173
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 35 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £172.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £173.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£172.95 vs £150)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £172.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (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
Both taste of
Only Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 13336) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)