Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Speyside
£116
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyside | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £116.33 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt) is better value at £116 vs £150.
For beginners: Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£116.33 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — 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 £116.33)
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt) 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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