Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Loch Lomond
£150
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £149.96 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.96 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.3%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £149.96)
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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
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Only Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
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Where to buy
Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange