Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
The Macallan
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £250.
For beginners: Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Macallan 2006 (bottled 2024) (cask 9620) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange