Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryMortlachThe Epicurean
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%58.6%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£60.12£47.89
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £60.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.12 vs £47.89)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.89 vs £60.12)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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

SherriedChocolate

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Dried FruitOld WoodTobacco

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokeyToasted

Where to buy

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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