Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£83
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£57
| Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £82.88 | £56.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is better value at £57 vs £83.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.88 vs £56.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.95 vs £82.88)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (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 GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Where to buy
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The GlenDronach 10 Year Old Port Wood
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange