Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s
Glengoyne
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £250.
For beginners: Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 vs £150)
- −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 affordable (£150 vs £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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Where to buy
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange