Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts vs The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Mortlach
£306
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£210
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 53.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £306.45 | £210 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Quick verdict
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is better value at £210 vs £306.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£306.45 vs £210)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£210 vs £306.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376) 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Only The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Where to buy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 1376)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange