Compass Box The Circle vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box The Circle
Compass Box
★ 3.00
£120
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Compass Box The Circle | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Mortlach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £119.9 | £150 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box The Circle
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Compass Box The Circle
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Compass Box The Circle is better value at £120 vs £150.
For beginners: Compass Box The Circle is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Compass Box The Circle
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.9 vs £150)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £119.9)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box The Circle 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
Both taste of
Only Compass Box The Circle
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)