The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Minmore - Single Cask Edition vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Minmore - Single Cask Edition
The Glenlivet
£200
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Minmore - Single Cask Edition | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 55.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £200 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Minmore - Single Cask Edition
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Minmore - Single Cask Edition
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 £200.
For beginners: The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Minmore - Single Cask Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Minmore - Single Cask Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£200 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 £200)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Minmore - Single Cask Edition 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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