Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryMannochmoreMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.9%55.9%
Age27 yr13 yr
Price£202.63£150
Rating5.00/5

Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £203.

For beginners: Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£202.63 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 £202.63)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Mannochmore 27 Year Old 1993 (cask 7855) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodToasted

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