Balcones True Blue Cask Strength vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Balcones
★ 5.00
£102
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Balcones True Blue Cask Strength | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Corn | Single Malt |
| ABV | 65.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £101.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is better value at £102 vs £150.
For beginners: Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £150)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.7%) — may need water
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £101.95)
Who should buy Balcones?
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength 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 Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange