Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & MorganMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryWilson & MorganMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV57.4%55.9%
Age18 yr13 yr
Price£141£150
Rating5.00/5

Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan is better value at £141 vs £150.

For beginners: Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£141 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £141)

Who should buy Westport?

Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan 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

Only Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan

SherriedChocolateDried FruitHoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew WoodMalt ExtractToasted

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