Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive CaskMortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaMortlach
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%46%
Age8 yr13 yr
Price£69.95£50.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value71/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £51 vs £70.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £50.95)

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £69.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyVanilla

Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

ChocolateDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Fresh FruitToasted

Where to buy

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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