Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mannochmore
£203
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mannochmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 52.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £150 | £202.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £203.
For beginners: Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £202.63)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£202.63 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 Mannochmore?
Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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