Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Auchroisk
£120
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 55.9% |
| Age | 16 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £120 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £120 vs £150.
For beginners: Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — 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 £120)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead) 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
Only Auchroisk 16 Year Old 2001 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)