Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach
£111
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 55.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £110.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £111 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£110.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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 £110.95)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010 (cask HL21240) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)