Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£122
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 55.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £121.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £122 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£121.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £121.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)