Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

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

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition
DistilleryMortlachOld Perth
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%56.2%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.83£53.95
Rating3.75/55.00/5

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value44/100

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value93/100

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition is better value at £54 vs £85.

For beginners: Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.83 vs £53.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£53.95 vs £84.83)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Old?

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition 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

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old Wood

Only Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

Honey

Where to buy

Mortlach 21 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old Perth Pedro Ximénez Limited Edition

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