Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter DistillationMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryGlengoyneMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.2%55.9%
Age19 yr13 yr
Price£122.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation

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).

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation is better value at £123 vs £150.

For beginners: Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation

Pros

  • +More affordable (£122.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — 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 £122.95)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation 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

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1984 Winter Distillation

Old WoodNuttyHoney

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew Wood

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