Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984

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 - 1984
DistilleryMortlachSchenley
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.9%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£150£216
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984

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 £216.

For beginners: Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £216)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Schenley O.F.C. 8 Year Old Canadian Whisky - 1984

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£216 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 - 1984 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

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