Fettercairn 26 Year Old - Stillman's Dram (Whyte & Mackay) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Fettercairn 26 Year Old - Stillman's Dram (Whyte & Mackay)Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryFettercairnMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%55.9%
Age26 yr13 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 26 Year Old - Stillman's Dram (Whyte & Mackay)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Fettercairn 26 Year Old - Stillman's Dram (Whyte & Mackay)

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: Fettercairn 26 Year Old - Stillman's Dram (Whyte & Mackay) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 26 Year Old - Stillman's Dram (Whyte & Mackay)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 13 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 26 Year Old - Stillman's Dram (Whyte & Mackay) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Fettercairn 26 Year Old - Stillman's Dram (Whyte & Mackay)

HoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

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