Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) vs The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
DistilleryMortlachGlenDronach
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age13 yr19 yr
Price£60.12£72.58
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner80/100
Value69/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) is better value at £60 vs £73.

For beginners: The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60.12 vs £72.58)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.58 vs £60.12)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy The?

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Dried FruitChocolateTobacco

Only The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

Cooked FruitHoneyVanilla

Where to buy

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish

Explore more