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)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Kilkerran
£199
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 56.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £150 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
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
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Where to buy
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange