Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Glen Moray
£113
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 55.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £113.17 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) is better value at £113 vs £150.
For beginners: Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.17 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £113.17)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 800471) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange