Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
Bushmills
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £250 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish 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 £250.
For beginners: Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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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