Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Mortlach
£230
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £230 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
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 £230.
For beginners: Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£230 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 £230)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky 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
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)