Octomore 15.3 5 Year Old vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Octomore 15.3 5 Year Old
Bruichladdich
£195
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Octomore 15.3 5 Year Old | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 5 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £194.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Octomore 15.3 5 Year Old
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Octomore 15.3 5 Year Old
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 £195.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Octomore 15.3 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£194.95 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 £194.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Octomore?
Octomore 15.3 5 Year Old 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
Only Octomore 15.3 5 Year Old
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)