Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Montgomerie / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Montgomerie / Bot.1990s Speyside WhiskyMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryGlenfiddichMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£125£150
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Montgomerie / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Montgomerie / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky

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).

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Montgomerie / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky is better value at £125 vs £150.

For beginners: Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Montgomerie / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Montgomerie / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£125 vs £150)

Cons

  • 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 £125)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Montgomerie / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Old Reserve / Clan Montgomerie / Bot.1990s Speyside Whisky

Honey

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

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