Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£123
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 55.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £123.08 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £123 vs £150.
For beginners: Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£123.08 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — 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 £123.08)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange