Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryGlenkinchieMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.4%55.9%
Age20 yr13 yr
Price£250£150
Rating5.00/5

Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007)

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).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £250.

For beginners: Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • 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 Glenkinchie?

Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007)

SherriedHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

Where to buy

Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007)

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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