Bunnahabhain Dràm An Stiùreadair - Fèis Ìle 2014 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain Dràm An Stiùreadair - Fèis Ìle 2014
Bunnahabhain
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Bunnahabhain Dràm An Stiùreadair - Fèis Ìle 2014 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain Dràm An Stiùreadair - Fèis Ìle 2014
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Bunnahabhain Dràm An Stiùreadair - Fèis Ìle 2014
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 £199.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain Dràm An Stiùreadair - Fèis Ìle 2014
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain Dràm An Stiùreadair - Fèis Ìle 2014 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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