Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980sMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryCambusMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV63.6%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£199.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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 £200.

For beginners: Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (63.6%) — 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 Cambus?

Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s 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 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s

OilyNuttyVegetativeHay-like

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew WoodToasted

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