Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Tormore
£111
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 50% |
| Age | 13 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £150 | £110.82 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £111 vs £150.
For beginners: Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £110.82)
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£110.82 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −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 Tormore?
Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Tormore 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 12239) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)