Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
Auchentoshan
£111
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £110.5 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask is better value at £111 vs £150.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£110.5 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £110.5)
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask 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 Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2010 (Cask 700970) - The Single Cask
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