Belle of Kentucky - 1980s vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s
Belle of Kentucky
£120
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Belle of Kentucky - 1980s | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Belle of Kentucky | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £120 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s is better value at £120 vs £150.
For beginners: Belle of Kentucky - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£120 vs £150)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Belle?
Belle of Kentucky - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
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 Belle of Kentucky - 1980s