Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Balblair
£160
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £159.5 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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 £160.
For beginners: Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£159.5 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 £159.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange