Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Chivas Regal
£110
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chivas Regal | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £110 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £110 vs £150.
For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£110 vs £150)
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 £110)
Who should buy Chivas?
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch 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
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