Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Auchentoshan
£210
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £209.99 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
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 £210.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£209.99 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 £209.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 100390) - Cask Collection (A.D Rattray) 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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