Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish vs Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
Glenglassaugh
★ 5.00
£335
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Mortlach
£555
| Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish | Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenglassaugh | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.8% | 56.9% |
| Age | 33 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £334.62 | £555 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Quick verdict
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is better value at £335 vs £555.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£334.62 vs £555)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£555 vs £334.62)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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
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