Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
DistilleryMortlachKilkerran
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.9%56.4%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: 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 affordable (£150 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £150)
  • 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 Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016 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

VanillaToasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

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