Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010
Glenkinchie
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenkinchie | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010
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 £199.
For beginners: Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010 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 Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Glenkinchie 15 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2010
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange