Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured
DistilleryMortlachGlencadam
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.9%61.6%
Age13 yr13 yr
Price£150£129.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured is better value at £130 vs £150.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £129.9)

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured

Pros

  • +More affordable (£129.9 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
  • 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 Glencadam?

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured 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

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew WoodMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitHoneyOld Wood

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