Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Canadian Club
★ 4.00
£126
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Canadian Club | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £126 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 is better value at £126 vs £150.
For beginners: Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
Pros
- +More affordable (£126 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £126)
Who should buy Canadian?
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
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 Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old - 1977
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