Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Loch Lomond
£195
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £195 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
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 £195.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£195 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 £195)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Loch Lomond 2006 / 19 Year Old / Open Course Collection 2026 Highland Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange