Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryCameron BridgeMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%55.9%
Age38 yr13 yr
Price£227.88£150
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £228.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (38 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£227.88 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 £227.88)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodHoneyNutty

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodToasted

Where to buy

Cameronbridge 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 19295) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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