Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026
Laballe
£140
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laballe | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £140 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026 is better value at £140 vs £150.
For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£140 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £140)
Who should buy Laballe?
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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 Laballe Bas Armagnac 1985 / Bot.2026
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)