Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey
Black Maple Hill
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Maple Hill | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey
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 £199.
For beginners: Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Black?
Black Maple Hill Small Batch Rye Oregon Straight Rye Whiskey 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
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