Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Craigellachie
£125
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 55.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £125 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£125 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — 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 £125)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland 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
Only Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
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Where to buy
Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange