William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
William Larue Weller
★ 5.00
£125
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | William Larue Weller | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 68.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £125.11 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£125.11 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (68.1%) — may need water
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125.11)
Who should buy William?
William Larue Weller Bourbon 2013 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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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