Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs The GlenDronach 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 2091) - PX Sherry Puncheon

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)The GlenDronach 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 2091) - PX Sherry Puncheon
DistilleryMortlachGlenDronach
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.9%61.9%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 2091) - PX Sherry Puncheon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 2091) - PX Sherry Puncheon

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 £199.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 2091) - PX Sherry Puncheon

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 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 The?

The GlenDronach 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 2091) - PX Sherry Puncheon 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

Toasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew WoodMalt Extract

Only The GlenDronach 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 2091) - PX Sherry Puncheon

SherriedChocolateDried FruitHoney

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