Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£112
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kavalan | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £112.02 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%) is better value at £112 vs £150.
For beginners: Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£112.02 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £112.02)
Who should buy Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%) 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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Only Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask (59.4%)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)