Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside WhiskyMortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryCardhuMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£123£150
Rating5.00/5

Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky

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).

Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky is better value at £123 vs £150.

For beginners: Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£123 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £123)

Who should buy Cardhu?

Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

VanillaToasted

Only Cardhu 2013 / 10 Year Old / Old Particular Speyside Whisky

HoneyFresh FruitChocolate

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

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