Tamnavulin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryTamnavulinMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%55.9%
Age25 yr13 yr
Price£114.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £115 vs £150.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£114.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £114.95)

Who should buy Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

Only Tamnavulin 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

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