Chivas Revolve 17 Year Old vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chivas Revolve 17 Year Old
Chivas Regal
★ 4.00
£150
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Chivas Revolve 17 Year Old | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Chivas Revolve 17 Year Old
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Chivas Revolve 17 Year Old
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Chivas Revolve 17 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Chivas Revolve 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
Who should buy Chivas?
Chivas Revolve 17 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Chivas Revolve 17 Year Old
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)