Miltonduff-Glenlivet 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
Miltonduff
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Miltonduff-Glenlivet 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miltonduff | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
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 £250.
For beginners: Miltonduff-Glenlivet 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Miltonduff-Glenlivet?
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 12 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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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