Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryMortlachCameron Bridge
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV55.9%50.6%
Age13 yr38 yr
Price£150£227.88
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - 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 £228.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £227.88)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (38 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£227.88 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 Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodToasted

Only Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodHoneyNutty

Where to buy

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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