Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
DistilleryMortlachMiltonduff
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.9%58.7%
Age13 yr15 yr
Price£150£110
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £110 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £110)

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£110 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

VanillaNew WoodToasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Malt Extract

Only Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Fresh Fruit

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