Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenlossie
£117
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenlossie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £117 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £117 vs £150.
For beginners: Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£117 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 £117)
Who should buy Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Glenlossie 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 6777) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)