Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973
Black Velvet
£216
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Velvet | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £216 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973
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 £216.
For beginners: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£216 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 £216)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Black?
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1973 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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