Laballe Bas Armagnac 1983 / Bot.2026 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1983 / Bot.2026
Laballe
£160
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Laballe Bas Armagnac 1983 / Bot.2026 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laballe | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £160 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1983 / Bot.2026
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1983 / Bot.2026
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 £160.
For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 1983 / Bot.2026 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1983 / Bot.2026
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£160 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 £160)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Laballe?
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1983 / Bot.2026 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
Only Laballe Bas Armagnac 1983 / Bot.2026
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)