Braes of Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1987 - Master of Malt vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes of Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1987 - Master of Malt
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£120
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Braes of Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1987 - Master of Malt | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £120 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braes of Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1987 - Master of Malt
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Braes of Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1987 - 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).
Braes of Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1987 - Master of Malt is better value at £120 vs £150.
For beginners: Braes of Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1987 - Master of Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Braes of Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1987 - Master of Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £120)
Who should buy Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 10 Year Old 1987 - Master of Malt is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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