Bimber The Four Elements Fire No.1, 70cl vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Bimber The Four Elements Fire No.1, 70clMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryBimberMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£239.99£150
Rating5.00/5

Bimber The Four Elements Fire No.1, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Bimber The Four Elements Fire No.1, 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).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £240.

For beginners: Bimber The Four Elements Fire No.1, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bimber The Four Elements Fire No.1, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£239.99 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 £239.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber The Four Elements Fire No.1, 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Bimber The Four Elements Fire No.1, 70cl

Fresh FruitHoneyCooked Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

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