Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 375) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 375) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Highland Park
£179
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 375) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.9% |
| Age | 28 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £179.23 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 375) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 375) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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 £179.
For beginners: Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 375) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 375) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£179.23 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 £179.23)
- +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 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 375) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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
Only Highland Park 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 375) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)