Ardmore 25 Year Old - Marriage (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 25 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Ardmore
£215
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Ardmore 25 Year Old - Marriage (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 | 48.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £214.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 25 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Ardmore 25 Year Old - Marriage (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).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £215.
For beginners: Ardmore 25 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 25 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£214.95 vs £150)
- −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 affordable (£150 vs £214.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 25 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland) 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.
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
Only Ardmore 25 Year Old - Marriage (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)