Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
Auchentoshan
£111
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 57.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £110.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask is better value at £111 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £110.5)
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£110.5 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask 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 Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask