Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac
DistilleryMortlachSazerac de Forge
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV55.9%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£150£122
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac is better value at £122 vs £150.

For beginners: Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £122)

Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£122 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Sazerac?

Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt ExtractToasted

Only Sazerac de Forge et Fils Finest Original Cognac

Dried FruitNuttyOld Wood

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