Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£145
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bardstown Bourbon Co |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55.9% | 55.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £150 | £144.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 is better value at £145 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 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £144.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£144.5 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — 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 Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 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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