Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Compass Box
£250
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Mortlach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet
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: Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 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 £249.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Delos - The Extinct Blends Quartet suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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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