WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £124 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £150.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£124 vs £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £124)
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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
Both taste of
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)