Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1983 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1983Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistillerySchenleyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
Age8 yr13 yr
Price£144£150
Rating5.00/5

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1983

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1983

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).

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1983 is better value at £144 vs £150.

For beginners: Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1983 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1983

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£144 vs £150)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £144)

Who should buy Schenley?

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1983 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1983

HoneyOily

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

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