Rhosdhu 12 Year Old 2010 (cask G15.35) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Rhosdhu 12 Year Old 2010 (cask G15.35) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryLoch LomondMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV58.7%55.9%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£120£150
Rating5.00/5

Rhosdhu 12 Year Old 2010 (cask G15.35) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Rhosdhu 12 Year Old 2010 (cask G15.35) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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).

Rhosdhu 12 Year Old 2010 (cask G15.35) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £120 vs £150.

For beginners: Rhosdhu 12 Year Old 2010 (cask G15.35) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Rhosdhu 12 Year Old 2010 (cask G15.35) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £150)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £120)

Who should buy Rhosdhu?

Rhosdhu 12 Year Old 2010 (cask G15.35) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Rhosdhu 12 Year Old 2010 (cask G15.35) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodToasted

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