GlenAllachie 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 806890) - Peated Bourbon Barrel vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 806890) - Peated Bourbon Barrel
GlenAllachie
£120
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| GlenAllachie 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 806890) - Peated Bourbon Barrel | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £120 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 806890) - Peated Bourbon Barrel
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 806890) - Peated Bourbon Barrel
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 806890) - Peated Bourbon Barrel is better value at £120 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 806890) - Peated Bourbon Barrel
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £120)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 806890) - Peated Bourbon Barrel 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 GlenAllachie 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 806890) - Peated Bourbon Barrel
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)