Arran 19 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 19 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Arran
£200
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Arran 19 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 19 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 19 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Arran 19 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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: Arran 19 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Arran 19 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 19 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
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.
Tasting notes
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Only Arran 19 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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