Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Friends of the Classic Malts vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Friends of the Classic Malts
Dalwhinnie
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Friends of the Classic Malts | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 55.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Friends of the Classic Malts
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Friends of the Classic Malts
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: Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Friends of the Classic Malts is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Friends of the Classic Malts
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Dalwhinnie?
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Friends of the Classic Malts 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 Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Friends of the Classic Malts
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)