Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)
Raasay
£125
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Raasay |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 57.1% |
| Age | 13 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £150 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £125 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 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £124.95)
Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Raasay?
Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 2 (Decadent Drinks) 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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