Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
The Glenlivet
£110
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £110 vs £150.
For beginners: Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.6%) — 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 £109.95)
Who should buy Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Glenlivet 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 900828) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)