Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glenkinchie
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenkinchie | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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: Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — 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 Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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