Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood
£120
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £119.76 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £120 vs £150.
For beginners: Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.76 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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 £119.76)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Linkwood 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12574) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)