Bimber Oloroso Cask English Whisky (Batch #4), 70cl vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bimber Oloroso Cask English Whisky (Batch #4), 70clMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryBimberMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£147.99£150
Rating5.00/5

Bimber Oloroso Cask English Whisky (Batch #4), 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Bimber Oloroso Cask English Whisky (Batch #4), 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bimber Oloroso Cask English Whisky (Batch #4), 70cl is better value at £148 vs £150.

For beginners: Bimber Oloroso Cask English Whisky (Batch #4), 70cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bimber Oloroso Cask English Whisky (Batch #4), 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£147.99 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £147.99)

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber Oloroso Cask English Whisky (Batch #4), 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Toasted

Only Bimber Oloroso Cask English Whisky (Batch #4), 70cl

SherriedChocolateDried FruitNutty

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

VanillaNew WoodMalt Extract

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