Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryThierry PillotMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020

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).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £199.

For beginners: Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • 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 affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Meursault?

Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020

Yeasty

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew Wood

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