Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryPlantationMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £199.

For beginners: Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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 £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Plantation?

Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 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

New Wood

Only Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4

Fresh FruitCitricLeathery

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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