Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971
DistilleryMortlachSchenley
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.9%43.4%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£150£162
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value31/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £162.

For beginners: Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £162)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£162 vs £150)

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.

Who should buy Schenley?

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

Only Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1971

Honey

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