Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryGlen MorayMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.7%55.9%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£108.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £109 vs £150.

For beginners: Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£108.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.7%) — 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 £108.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitHoneySherried

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

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