Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)
Clynelish
£147
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 55.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £147.08 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £147 vs £150.
For beginners: Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£147.08 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £147.08)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky) 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
Only Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8684) - Artist #5 (La Maison du Whisky)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)