Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971 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 - 1971
Schenley
★ 5.00
£162
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Schenley | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 55.9% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £162 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £162.
For beginners: Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£162 vs £150)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £162)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Schenley?
Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971 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
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