Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Ben Nevis 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ben Nevis
£158
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Ben Nevis 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Ben Nevis |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 48.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £157.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £158.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £157.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£157.95 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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Ben Nevis 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)