Glen Grant 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glen Grant
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Grant 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glen Grant 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch 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).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Glen Grant 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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
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