Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
£60
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£83
| Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 61.6% | 48.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £83.
For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £59.95)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2013 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange