Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
Springbank
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
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 £199.
For beginners: Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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Only Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)