Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Glengoyne Single Cask 1994 / 13 Year Old / Manzanilla Sherry Finish Highland Whisky

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Glengoyne Single Cask 1994 / 13 Year Old / Manzanilla Sherry Finish Highland Whisky
DistilleryMortlachGlengoyne
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV55.9%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£150£250
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glengoyne Single Cask 1994 / 13 Year Old / Manzanilla Sherry Finish Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne Single Cask 1994 / 13 Year Old / Manzanilla Sherry Finish Highland Whisky

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 £250.

For beginners: Glengoyne Single Cask 1994 / 13 Year Old / Manzanilla Sherry Finish Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £250)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Glengoyne Single Cask 1994 / 13 Year Old / Manzanilla Sherry Finish Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne Single Cask 1994 / 13 Year Old / Manzanilla Sherry Finish Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew WoodMalt Extract

Only Glengoyne Single Cask 1994 / 13 Year Old / Manzanilla Sherry Finish Highland Whisky

SherriedNuttyCitricHoney

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