Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is better value at £100 vs £150.
For beginners: Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £99.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange