Thomas H Handy Straight Rye vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Thomas H Handy Straight Rye
Thomas H. Handy
£117
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Thomas H Handy Straight Rye | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thomas H. Handy | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 64.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £116.81 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Thomas H Handy Straight Rye
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Thomas H Handy Straight Rye
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Thomas H Handy Straight Rye is better value at £117 vs £150.
For beginners: Thomas H Handy Straight Rye is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Thomas H Handy Straight Rye
Pros
- +More affordable (£116.81 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (64.5%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £116.81)
Who should buy Thomas?
Thomas H Handy Straight Rye 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
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