Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bunnahabhain
£114
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £114.12 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £114 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£114.12 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −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 £114.12)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 3838013) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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