Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 5739) - The Spirit of The Lowlands vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 5739) - The Spirit of The Lowlands
Bladnoch
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 5739) - The Spirit of The Lowlands | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 55.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 5739) - The Spirit of The Lowlands
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 5739) - The Spirit of The Lowlands
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 £250.
For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 5739) - The Spirit of The Lowlands is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 5739) - The Spirit of The Lowlands
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 5739) - The Spirit of The Lowlands 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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Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 5739) - The Spirit of The Lowlands
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