Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (59%) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (59%)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryEdradourMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59%55.9%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (59%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (59%)

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: Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (59%) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (59%)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (59%) 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 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

VanillaToasted

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (59%)

Cooked FruitSherriedFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

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