Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Clynelish
£132
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 55.9% |
| Age | 22 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £132 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £132 vs £150.
For beginners: Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£132 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — 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 £132)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 11230) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)