Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.9% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £250.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 vs £150)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £250)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)