Glenmorangie 18 Year Old - 2000s vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old - 2000sMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryGlenmorangieMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%55.9%
Age18 yr13 yr
Price£250£150
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old - 2000s

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: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 Glenmorangie 18 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyFresh FruitCitric

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

Where to buy

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Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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