Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1967 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1967Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryBlack VelvetMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£216£150
Rating5.00/5

Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1967

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1967

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 £216.

For beginners: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1967 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1967

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£216 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 £216)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Black?

Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1967 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1967

HoneyOily

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

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