Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%61.6%
Age23 yr12 yr
Price£82.95£59.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £83.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £59.95)

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodHoneyVanilla

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

LeatheryOilyTobacco

Where to buy

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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