Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant
£235
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 55.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £234.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - 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).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £235.
For beginners: Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£234.95 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 £234.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 88243) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 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
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