Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Tomintoul
£119
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £119.03 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish is better value at £119 vs £150.
For beginners: Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£119.03 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
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 £119.03)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish 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
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