Highland Park 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 5032775) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 5032775) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Park
£158
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Highland Park 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 5032775) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 55.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £157.87 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 5032775) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Highland Park 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 5032775) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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 £158.
For beginners: Highland Park 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 5032775) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 5032775) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£157.87 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 £157.87)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 5032775) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Highland Park 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 5032775) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)