The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition
The Macallan
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
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: The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition 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
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Where to buy
The Macallan 12 Year Old Triple Cask Special Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange