Amrut Kadhambam - Third Edition vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Amrut Kadhambam - Third EditionMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryAmrutMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£141.82£150
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Amrut Kadhambam - Third Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value21/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Amrut Kadhambam - Third Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Amrut Kadhambam - Third Edition is better value at £142 vs £150.

For beginners: Amrut Kadhambam - Third Edition is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Amrut Kadhambam - Third Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£141.82 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £141.82)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Kadhambam - Third Edition 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Amrut Kadhambam - Third Edition

SherriedDried FruitHoney

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt ExtractToasted

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