Blair Athol 10 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2019 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 10 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2019
Blair Athol
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Blair Athol 10 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2019 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 55.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 10 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2019
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Blair Athol 10 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2019
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: Blair Athol 10 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2019 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 10 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2019
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 10 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2019 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.
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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