GlenAllachie 16 Year Old 2006 (cask 6607) - PX Hogshead vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

GlenAllachie 16 Year Old 2006 (cask 6607) - PX HogsheadMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryGlenAllachieMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59%55.9%
Age16 yr13 yr
Price£123.95£150
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 16 Year Old 2006 (cask 6607) - PX Hogshead

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

GlenAllachie 16 Year Old 2006 (cask 6607) - PX Hogshead

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).

GlenAllachie 16 Year Old 2006 (cask 6607) - PX Hogshead is better value at £124 vs £150.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 16 Year Old 2006 (cask 6607) - PX Hogshead is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 16 Year Old 2006 (cask 6607) - PX Hogshead

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — 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 £123.95)

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 16 Year Old 2006 (cask 6607) - PX Hogshead 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 (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

Only GlenAllachie 16 Year Old 2006 (cask 6607) - PX Hogshead

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew WoodMalt ExtractToasted

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