Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Ardmore
£142
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 55.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £141.82 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland is better value at £142 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£141.82 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £141.82)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Ardmore 21 Year Old 1998 (cask 750788) - The Single Malts of Scotland
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