Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Park
£197
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (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 | 54.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 19 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £197 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (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 £197.
For beginners: Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£197 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 £197)
- +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 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor) 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 Highland Park 19 Year Old 2004 (cask 50171094) - Single Cask (Duncan Taylor)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)