Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore
£190
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £189.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £190.
For beginners: Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£189.95 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 £189.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - 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.
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
Only Bowmore 21 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)