Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryMortlachGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.9%48.8%
Age13 yr30 yr
Price£150£234.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £235.

For beginners: Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £234.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£234.95 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

Only Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Fresh FruitHoney

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