Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
Springbank
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
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: Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release) 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.
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
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)