Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8805) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8805) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Clynelish
£187
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8805) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £187.16 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8805) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8805) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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 £187.
For beginners: Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8805) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8805) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£187.16 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 £187.16)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8805) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8805) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)