BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
Benriach
£156
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.9% | 55.9% |
| Age | 27 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £156.48 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
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 £156.
For beginners: BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£156.48 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 £156.48)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only BenRiach 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 3825) - Tawny Port Cask
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)