Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 46.34) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 46.34) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryGlenlossieMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.9%55.9%
Age22 yr13 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 46.34) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 46.34) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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 £199.

For beginners: Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 46.34) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 46.34) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 46.34) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 46.34) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

HoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

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