Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Wild Turkey Kentucky SpiritMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryWild TurkeyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£110£150
Rating5.00/5

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

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).

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit is better value at £110 vs £150.

For beginners: Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£110 vs £150)

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 £110)

Who should buy Wild?

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit 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

VanillaToasted

Only Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

Cooked MashHoneyOily

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

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