Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Glenlossie 31 Year Old 1992 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Glenlossie 31 Year Old 1992 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMortlachGlenlossie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.9%45.1%
Age13 yr31 yr
Price£150£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glenlossie 31 Year Old 1992 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 31 Year Old 1992 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £200.

For beginners: Glenlossie 31 Year Old 1992 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 £199.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Glenlossie 31 Year Old 1992 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 31 Year Old 1992 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Extract

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodToasted

Only Glenlossie 31 Year Old 1992 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

HoneyOld WoodNutty

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