Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Aberfeldy
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 22 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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 £250.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 22 Year Old (cask 500002) White Port Cask - Exceptional Cask Series 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
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