Hakushu 12 Year Old - Pre 2005 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hakushu 12 Year Old - Pre 2005
Hakushu
★ 4.33
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Hakushu 12 Year Old - Pre 2005 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hakushu | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hakushu 12 Year Old - Pre 2005
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Hakushu 12 Year Old - Pre 2005
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Hakushu 12 Year Old - Pre 2005 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Hakushu 12 Year Old - Pre 2005
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 £199)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Hakushu?
Hakushu 12 Year Old - Pre 2005 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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