Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish
Benriach
£123
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £123.39 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish is better value at £123 vs £150.
For beginners: Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£123.39 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £123.39)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish 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 Benriach 25 Year Old 1984 Peated Tawny Port Cask Finish
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)