Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength
Tullibardine
£120
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tullibardine | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £120 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength is better value at £120 vs £150.
For beginners: Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £120)
Who should buy Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength 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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